What does the cryptic crossword clue "Everyone in historic city beginning to transmit good wishes (10)" mean?

The definition is "good wishes". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). ALL (synonym="everyone") + THEBES (synonym="an historic city") + T (synonym="first letter of [beginning to] T ransmit") = ALLTHEBEST; definition: "good wishes" The answer is ALLTHEBEST.

Everyone in historic city beginning to transmit good wishes (10)

Independent Cryptic #11954 | 24 Across | 2025-01-31 flower

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