What does the cryptic crossword clue "Distant circle in Portuguese city (4)" mean?

The definition is "Portuguese city". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). FAR (synonym="Distant") + O (abbreviation="circle") = FARO; definition: "Portuguese city" The answer is FARO.

Distant circle in Portuguese city (4)

Daily Mail Cryptic #17376 | 12 Across | 2024-06-10 flower

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