What does the cryptic crossword clue "Lake bends around urban area (6)" mean?

The definition is "urban area". The wordplay uses charade, reversal. L (synonym of "Lake") + WARPS (synonym of "bends") [reversal: "around"]; definition: "urban area" The answer is SPRAWL.

Lake bends around urban area (6)

Times Cryptic #29248 | 6 Across | 2025-06-05 flower

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