What does the cryptic crossword clue "Filter provided in street (4)" mean?

The definition is "Filter". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). S (abbreviation of "street") + IF (synonym of "provided") + T (synonym of "in"); definition: "Filter" The answer is SIFT.

Filter provided in street (4)

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