What does the cryptic crossword clue "Align oneself round gallery, admitting it’s nothing in Nancy (9)" mean?

The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). O (synonym="round") + RIEN (synonym="nothing in Nancy") + TATE (synonym="gallery") = ORIENTATE The answer is ORIENTATE.

Align oneself round gallery, admitting it’s nothing in Nancy (9)

Guardian Cryptic #29513 | 18 Across | 2024-10-14 flower

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