What does the cryptic crossword clue "Evil genius saving notes for capital (7)" mean?

The definition is "capital". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). VIL (synonym="VIL") + NIUS (synonym="NIUS") = VILNIUS; definition: "capital" The answer is VILNIUS.

Evil genius saving notes for capital (7)

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