What does the cryptic crossword clue "The source of news coming previously? (5)" mean?

The definition is "The source of news coming previously?". The wordplay uses a cryptic definition. PA (synonym="Press Association, “source of news”") + THE (synonym="from surface") = PATHE The answer is PATHE.

The source of news coming previously? (5)

Guardian Cryptic #29503 | 9 Across | 2024-10-02 flower

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