What does the cryptic crossword clue "French city papering over new cracks (9)" mean?

The definition is "French city". The wordplay uses anagram, charade. anagram of PAPERING ("papering") + N (abbreviation of "new") [anagram: "over"] = PERPIGNAN; definition: "French city" The answer is PERPIGNAN.

French city papering over new cracks (9)

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