What does the cryptic crossword clue "Not turning back after getting close to the French city (7)" mean?

The definition is "city". The wordplay uses a reversal. PRES (synonym="French for near, close") + TON (synonym="TON") = PRESTON; definition: "city" The answer is PRESTON.

Not turning back after getting close to the French city (7)

Guardian Cryptic #29276 | 12 Across | 2024-01-11 flower

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