What does the cryptic crossword clue "Hill in position above city (7)" mean?

The definition is "city". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). TOR (synonym="”Hill”") + ONTO (synonym="”in position above”") = TORONTO; definition: "city" The answer is TORONTO.

Hill in position above city (7)

Guardian Cryptic #29585 | 26 Across | 2025-01-07 flower

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