What does the cryptic crossword clue "Mother cast in capital part? That's a long story (10)" mean?

The definition is "long story". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). RIGA (synonym="capital of Latvia") + MA (synonym="mother") + ROLE (synonym="part") = RIGAMAROLE; definition: "long story" The answer is RIGAMAROLE.

Mother cast in capital part? That's a long story (10)

Times Cryptic #29162 | 9 Across | 2025-02-25 flower

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