What does the cryptic crossword clue "Headland backing on east German city (5)" mean?

The definition is "German city". The wordplay uses charade, reversal. NESS (synonym of "Headland") + E (synonym of "east") [reversal: "backing"]; definition: "German city" The answer is ESSEN.

Headland backing on east German city (5)

Times Cryptic #29168 | 10 Across | 2025-03-04 flower

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