What does the cryptic crossword clue "High official's valet endlessly taking risks (8)" mean?

The definition is "High official". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). MAN (synonym="MAN") + DARIN (synonym="DARIN") = MANDARIN; definition: "High official's" The answer is MANDARIN.

High official's valet endlessly taking risks (8)

Times Cryptic #27883 | 18 Across | 2021-01-25 flower

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