What does the cryptic crossword clue "Race in the sprawling metropolis (9)" mean?

The definition is "Race". The wordplay uses anagram, charade. anagram of INTHE ("in the") + CITY (synonym of "metropolis") [anagram: "sprawling"] = ETHNICITY; definition: "Race" The answer is ETHNICITY.

Race in the sprawling metropolis (9)

Guardian Cryptic #29433 | 19 Across | 2024-07-12 flower

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