What does the cryptic crossword clue "Retreat in outskirts of Paris comes before (8)" mean?

The definition is "comes before". The wordplay uses charade, container. RECEDE (synonym of "Retreat") + PS (letters from "Paris") [container: "in"]; definition: "comes before" The answer is Precedes.

Retreat in outskirts of Paris comes before (8)

Telegraph Prize Cryptic #3058 | 15 Across | 2020-05-31 flower

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