What does the cryptic crossword clue "Blame a financial centre for greed (8)" mean?

The definition is "greed". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). RAP (synonym="Blame") + A (from clue) + CITY (synonym="financial centre") = RAPACITY; definition: "greed" The answer is Rapacity.

Blame a financial centre for greed (8)

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