What does the cryptic crossword clue "Like places in capital (6)" mean?

The definition is "capital". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). AS (abbreviation="Like") + SETS (synonym="places") = ASSETS; definition: "capital" The answer is ASSETS.

Like places in capital (6)

Daily Mail Cryptic #16666 | 26 Across | 2021-09-17 flower

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