What does the cryptic crossword clue "Special welcome Yorkshire town cherished (3,6)" mean?

The definition is "Special welcome". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). REDCAR (synonym="REDCAR") + PET (synonym="cherished. I had thought Redcar was in Teesside") = RED CARPET; definition: "Special welcome" The answer is RED CARPET.

Special welcome Yorkshire town cherished (3,6)

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