What does the cryptic crossword clue "Herald in old city at end of month (5)" mean?

The definition is "Herald". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). AUG (synonym="abbrev. for the month of August") + UR (synonym="a city of ancient Sumer") = AUGUR The answer is AUGUR.

Herald in old city at end of month (5)

Guardian Cryptic #29289 | 11 Across | 2024-01-26 flower

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