What does the cryptic crossword clue "Ruined ancestral city (9)" mean?

This cryptic clue uses wordplay to arrive at the answer. Visit the page for progressive hints — definition, wordplay type, and a full step-by-step explanation.

Ruined ancestral city (9)

Telegraph Cryptic #31080 | 9 Across | 2025-11-10 flower

← Back to puzzle

Visit Telegraph's puzzle site →