What does the cryptic crossword clue "Distance required for Frenchman to attend his maritime locations … (5)" mean?

The definition is "Distance". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). M (synonym="Frenchman – Monsieur") + ILES (synonym="French for islands – maritime locations") = MILES; definition: "Distance" The answer is MILES.

Distance required for Frenchman to attend his maritime locations … (5)

Independent Cryptic #11774 | 1 Across | 2024-07-05 flower

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