What does the cryptic crossword clue "Issue the enemy raised? (4)" mean?

The definition is "Issue". The wordplay uses charade, reversal. reverse of TIME (synonym of "enemy") [reversal: "raised?"]; definition: "Issue" The answer is EMIT.

Issue the enemy raised? (4)

Guardian Cryptic #28993 | 21 Down | 2023-02-14 flower

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