What does the cryptic crossword clue "On pier, melt getting tanned in US state capital (10)" mean?

The definition is "state capital". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of ON + PIER, + MELT = MONTPELIER; definition: "state capital" The answer is MONTPELIER.

On pier, melt getting tanned in US state capital (10)

Guardian Cryptic #29538 | 22 Across | 2024-11-12 flower

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