What does the cryptic crossword clue "Spoil attendance in Kentish town (7)" mean?

The definition is "town". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). MAR (synonym of "Spoil") + GATE (synonym of "attendance"); definition: "Kentish town" The answer is MARGATE.

Spoil attendance in Kentish town (7)

Guardian Cryptic #27096 | 16 Across | 2017-01-17 flower

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