What does the cryptic crossword clue "Egyptian town with a hospital on the outskirts (5)" mean?

The definition is "Egyptian town". The wordplay uses charade, container. W (synonym of "with") + A (abbreviation of "a") + SAN (synonym of "hospital") [container: "outskirts"]; definition: "Egyptian town" The answer is ASWAN.

Egyptian town with a hospital on the outskirts (5)

Times Cryptic #28743 | 26 Across | 2023-10-25 flower

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