What does the cryptic crossword clue "Man after pub nuts (7)" mean?

The definition is "nuts". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). BAR (abbreviation="pub") + KING (synonym="Man") = BARKING; definition: "nuts" The answer is Barking.

Man after pub nuts (7)

Telegraph Prize Cryptic #3077 | 17 Across | 2020-10-11 flower

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