What does the cryptic crossword clue "Hail Newcastle as 'surprisingly spotless' (15)" mean?

The definition is "spotless". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of HAIL (synonym="HAIL") + NEWCASTLE (synonym="NEWCASTLE") + AS (synonym="AS") = CLEANASAWHISTLE The answer is CLEANASAWHISTLE.

Hail Newcastle as 'surprisingly spotless' (15)

Independent Cryptic #11760 | 5 Down | 2024-06-19 flower

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