What does the cryptic crossword clue "Son dressed in fur in East European capital (5)" mean?

The definition is "capital". The wordplay uses charade, container. S (synonym of "Son") + MINK (synonym of "fur") [container: "dressed in"]; definition: "East European capital" The answer is Minsk.

Son dressed in fur in East European capital (5)

Telegraph Prize Cryptic #3085 | 27 Across | 2020-12-06 flower

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