What does the cryptic crossword clue "Quickly reaching northern city (7)" mean?

The definition is "city". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). PRESTO (synonym="quickly") + N (synonym="northern") = PRESTON; definition: "northern city" The answer is PRESTON.

Quickly reaching northern city (7)

Times Cryptic #28957 | 5 Down | 2024-07-01 flower

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