What does the cryptic crossword clue "Sinister body regulating ads in the City (5)" mean?

The definition is "the City". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). LH (synonym="left hand, sinister not dexter") + ASA (synonym="Advertising Standards Authority") = LHASA; definition: "the City" The answer is LHASA.

Sinister body regulating ads in the City (5)

Times Cryptic #28899 | 11 Across | 2024-04-24 flower

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