What does the cryptic crossword clue "Article on every novel, capital (7)" mean?

The definition is "capital". The wordplay uses anagram, charade. anagram of EVERY ("every") [anagram: "novel,"] + AN (abbreviation of "Article") = YEREVAN; definition: "capital" The answer is Yerevan.

Article on every novel, capital (7)

Telegraph Prize Cryptic #3061 | 10 Across | 2020-06-21 flower

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