What does the cryptic crossword clue "City has a key assistant (8)" mean?

The definition is "City". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). A (abbreviation="a") + DEL (synonym="key") + AIDE (synonym="assistant") = ADELAIDE; definition: "City" The answer is ADELAIDE.

City has a key assistant (8)

Guardian Cryptic #29100 | 25 Across | 2023-06-19 flower

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