What does the cryptic crossword clue "Ask and prompt Victor to substitute Charlie (6)" mean?

The definition is "Ask". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). IN (synonym="C") + V (synonym="Victor, in the NATO phonetic alphabet") + ITE (synonym="C") = INVITE; definition: "Ask" The answer is INVITE.

Ask and prompt Victor to substitute Charlie (6)

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