What does the cryptic crossword clue "A yield over 50 is providing a superior capital position (9)" mean?

The definition is "capital position". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). A (synonym="A") + CROP (synonym="a season’s yield") + O (synonym="over") + L (synonym="Roman numeral for 50") + IS (synonym="IS") = ACROPOLIS The answer is ACROPOLIS.

A yield over 50 is providing a superior capital position (9)

Independent Cryptic #11849 | 27 Across | 2024-10-01 flower

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