What does the cryptic crossword clue "Ban Alec or Dicky in Spain (9)" mean?

The definition is "Spain". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of BANALECOR ("Ban Alec or") [anagram: "Dicky"] = BARCELONA; definition: "in Spain" The answer is BARCELONA.

Ban Alec or Dicky in Spain (9)

Guardian Cryptic #25315 | 25 Across | 2011-05-06 flower

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