What does the cryptic crossword clue "Muscle into a capital place for water sports (9)" mean?

The definition is "place for water sports". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). A (abbreviation of "a") + QUAD (synonym of "Muscle") + ROME (synonym of "capital"); definition: "place for water sports" The answer is AQUADROME.

Muscle into a capital place for water sports (9)

Times Cryptic #28550 | 13 Across | 2023-03-14 flower

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