What does the cryptic crossword clue "Girl embracing soldier, perhaps, in Mediterranean port (8)" mean?

The definition is "Mediterranean port". The wordplay uses charade, container. ALICE (synonym of "Girl") + ANT (synonym of "soldier,") [container: "in"]; definition: "Mediterranean port" The answer is ALICANTE.

Girl embracing soldier, perhaps, in Mediterranean port (8)

Times Cryptic #28868 | 14 Across | 2024-03-19 flower

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