What does the cryptic crossword clue "City currency invested in crooked casinos (3,9)" mean?

The definition is "City". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of FRANC (synonym="currency") + CASINOS (synonym="CASINOS") = SAN FRANCISCO; definition: "City" The answer is SAN FRANCISCO.

City currency invested in crooked casinos (3,9)

Times Cryptic #27938 | 3 Down | 2021-03-30 flower

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