What does the cryptic crossword clue "Servant returning before 4 in Middle East city (3,4)" mean?

The definition is "Middle East city". The wordplay uses a reversal. VALET (reversal="Servant") + IV (synonym="4") = TELAVIV; definition: "Middle East city" The answer is TELAVIV.

Servant returning before 4 in Middle East city (3,4)

Guardian Cryptic #29010 | 23 Across | 2023-03-06 flower

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