What does the cryptic crossword clue "Corrupt board after business in Spanish city (7)" mean?

The definition is "city". The wordplay uses anagram, charade. anagram of BOARD ("board") + CO (abbreviation of "business") [anagram: "Corrupt"] = CORDOBA; definition: "Spanish city" The answer is CORDOBA.

Corrupt board after business in Spanish city (7)

Guardian Cryptic #29235 | 20 Down | 2023-11-23 flower

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