What does the cryptic crossword clue "Crafts turning north, back around port (9)" mean?

The definition is "port". The wordplay uses charade, reversal. ARTS (synonym of "Crafts") + N (synonym of "north,") + REAR (abbreviation of "back") [reversal: "turning"]; definition: "port" The answer is STRANRAER.

Crafts turning north, back around port (9)

Times Cryptic #29165 | 9 Across | 2025-02-28 flower

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