What does the cryptic crossword clue "Large vessel is in capital (5)" mean?

The definition is "capital". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). TUN (synonym="large vessel") + IS (synonym="IS") = TUNIS; definition: "capital" The answer is TUNIS.

Large vessel is in capital (5)

Times Cryptic #29156 | 26 Across | 2025-02-18 flower

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