What does the cryptic crossword clue "Country hotel's playing ball (7)" mean?

The definition is "ball". The wordplay uses anagram, charade. anagram of HOTELS ("hotel's") + O (abbreviation of "ball") [anagram: "playing"] = LESOTHO; definition: "Country" The answer is LESOTHO.

Country hotel's playing ball (7)

Guardian Cryptic #29226 | 8 Across | 2023-11-13 flower

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