What does the cryptic crossword clue "A delay accepted by graduate in Spanish city (6)" mean?

The definition is "Spanish city". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). MA (abbreviation="graduate") + LAG (synonym="delay") + A (from clue) = MALAGA; definition: "Spanish city" The answer is MALAGA.

A delay accepted by graduate in Spanish city (6)

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