What does the cryptic crossword clue "Athletics event with Spain and Germany is broadcast (7)" mean?

The definition is "broadcast". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). RELAY (synonym="Athletics event") + E (abbreviation="Spain") + D (abbreviation="Germany") = RELAYED; definition: "broadcast" The answer is RELAYED.

Athletics event with Spain and Germany is broadcast (7)

Daily Mail Cryptic #17180 | 28 Across | 2023-09-07 flower

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