What does the cryptic crossword clue "Dictated northern city guides (5)" mean?

The definition is "guides". The wordplay uses a homophone (sounds like). LEADS ( sounds like [dictated] LEEDS [northern English city] – as a Southampton fan, having lived there for over 20 years, I was very happy with the result against LEEDS on Sunday) The answer is LEADS.

Dictated northern city guides (5)

Independent Cryptic #11741 | 21 Down | 2024-05-28 flower

← Back to puzzle

Visit Independent's puzzle site →