What does the cryptic crossword clue "In New York prudes depressed by Hooters (9)" mean?

The definition is "In New York, prudes". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). BLUE (synonym="sad; depressed") + NOSES (synonym="hooters") = BLUENOSES The answer is BLUENOSES.

In New York prudes depressed by Hooters (9)

Independent Cryptic #11815 | 21 Across | 2024-08-22 flower

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