What does the cryptic crossword clue "London borough behind minister's brief (9)" mean?

The definition is "brief". The wordplay uses charade, parts. REV (synonym of "minister's") [last letter: "behind"] + EALING (synonym of "London borough"); definition: "brief" The answer is REVEALING.

London borough behind minister's brief (9)

Guardian Cryptic #29330 | 9 Across | 2024-03-14 flower

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