What does the cryptic crossword clue "Movement in water of peacock, say, by river in Staffs city (9,6)" mean?

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What is the answer to "Movement in water of peacock, say, by river in Staffs city (9,6)"?

The answer is BUTTERFLY STROKE.

Movement in water of peacock, say, by river in Staffs city (9,6)

Times Cryptic #28645 | 2 Down | 2023-07-03

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BUTTERFLY (peacock butterfly) R in STOKE

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