What does the cryptic crossword clue "Nevadan city with new fame (6)" mean?

The definition is "fame". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). RENO (synonym="=Nevadan city") + W (synonym="=with") + N (synonym="=new") = RENOWN; definition: "fame" The answer is RENOWN.

Nevadan city with new fame (6)

Independent Cryptic #12066 | 5 Across | 2025-06-11 flower

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