What does the cryptic crossword clue "Splendour of city almost dead (5)" mean?

The definition is "Splendour". The wordplay uses charade, deletion. EC (synonym of "city") + LATE (synonym of "dead") [curtailing: "almost"]; definition: "Splendour" The answer is ECLAT.

Splendour of city almost dead (5)

Times Cryptic #28854 | 17 Across | 2024-03-02 flower

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