What does the cryptic crossword clue "Don't do away with Phoenician city corporation (5,4)" mean?

The definition is "corporation". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). SPARE (synonym="don’t do away with") + TYRE (synonym="Phoenician city") = SPARE TYRE; definition: "corporation" The answer is SPARE TYRE.

Don't do away with Phoenician city corporation (5,4)

Times Cryptic #29084 | 25 Across | 2024-11-26 flower

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