What does the cryptic crossword clue "Asian banker in Germany and America (5)" mean?

The definition is "Asian banker". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). IN (from clue) + D (abbreviation="Germany") + US (abbreviation="America") = INDUS; definition: "Asian banker" The answer is INDUS.

Asian banker in Germany and America (5)

Daily Mail Cryptic #17570 | 21 Down | 2025-03-07 flower

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