What does the cryptic crossword clue "Make distinguished eastern quarter of Aberdeen count, perhaps (7)" mean?

The definition is "Make distinguished". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). EN (synonym="Aberde") + NOBLE (synonym="“count, perhaps”") = ENNOBLE; definition: "Make distinguished" The answer is ENNOBLE.

Make distinguished eastern quarter of Aberdeen count, perhaps (7)

Guardian Cryptic #29036 | 4 Down | 2023-04-05 flower

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