What does the cryptic crossword clue "North American ship with gold in island capital (6)" mean?

The definition is "island capital". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). N (abbreviation="North") + A (abbreviation="American") + SS (abbreviation="ship") + AU (abbreviation="gold") = NASSAU; definition: "island capital" The answer is NASSAU.

North American ship with gold in island capital (6)

Daily Mail Cryptic #17497 | 18 Down | 2024-11-26 flower

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