What does the cryptic crossword clue "Capital of Kentucky's entering as well (5)" mean?

The definition is "Capita". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). KY (synonym="abbreviation for Kentucky") in TOO (synonym="”as well”") = TOKYO; definition: "as well" The answer is TOKYO.

Capital of Kentucky's entering as well (5)

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