What does the cryptic crossword clue "Following delay man makes US city (9)" mean?

The definition is "US city". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). F (synonym="following") + LAG (synonym="delay") + STAFF (synonym="man") = FLAGSTAFF; definition: "US city" The answer is FLAGSTAFF.

Following delay man makes US city (9)

Times Cryptic #29009 | 1 Across | 2024-08-30 flower

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