What does the cryptic crossword clue "University lab rat on loose in capital (9)" mean?

The definition is "capital". The wordplay uses anagram, charade. anagram of LABRATON ("lab rat on") [anagram: "loose"] + U (abbreviation of "University") = ULANBATOR; definition: "capital" The answer is ULANBATOR.

University lab rat on loose in capital (9)

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