What does the cryptic crossword clue "Male assistant returning note to intervene (7)" mean?

The definition is "intervene". The wordplay uses charade, reversal. M (abbreviation of "Male") + AIDE (synonym of "assistant") + TE (synonym of "note") [reversal: "returning"]; definition: "intervene" The answer is MEDIATE.

Male assistant returning note to intervene (7)

Independent Cryptic #11680 | 21 Across | 2024-03-18 flower

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