The pal in –palindrome”? (4)
I believe the answer is:
oppo
If this is the answer I cannot explain how the clue works.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for oppo that I've seen before include "Colleague, friend (colloq.)" , "Mate" , "Opposite number (colloq.)" , "China" , "Counterpart; rival" .)