What does the cryptic crossword clue "Capital is lower after a couple of seconds (6)" mean?

The definition is "Capital". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). MO (synonym="short for moment = second") + S (synonym="abbreviation for second") + COW (synonym="lower, as a noun = an animal that makes a lowing or mooing sound") = MOSCOW; definition: "Capital" The answer is MOSCOW.

Capital is lower after a couple of seconds (6)

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