Timeless, The Prince could reveal code (8)

I believe the answer is:

encipher

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'code' is the definition.
(synonyms)

I don't understand the rest of the clue.

(Other definitions for encipher that I've seen before include "Put into code" , "Convert ordinary language into code" , "Convert to coded form" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sun.

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