What does the cryptic crossword clue "Important city's condition — excellent (5,7)" mean?

The definition is "Important city". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). STATE (synonym of "condition") + CAPITAL (synonym of "- excellent"); definition: "Important city's" The answer is STATE CAPITAL.

Important city's condition — excellent (5,7)

Times Cryptic #29221 | 12 Across | 2025-05-05 flower

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