What does the cryptic crossword clue "Mirror and Times giving tip (4)" mean?

The definition is "tip". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). APE (synonym of "Mirror") + X (abbreviation of "Times"); definition: "tip" The answer is APEX.

Mirror and Times giving tip (4)

Times Cryptic #29164 | 10 Across | 2025-02-27 flower

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