What does the cryptic crossword clue "Artist fronting club in North African capital (5)" mean?

The definition is "African capital". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). RA (abbreviation="Artist") + BAT (synonym="club") = RABAT; definition: "African capital" The answer is RABAT.

Artist fronting club in North African capital (5)

Daily Mail Cryptic #17599 | 20 Across | 2025-04-17 flower

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