What does the cryptic crossword clue "Unusual year in transformed capital (8)" mean?

The definition is "Unusual". The wordplay uses anagram, charade. anagram of CAPITAL ("capital") [anagram: "transformed"] + Y (abbreviation of "year") = ATYPICAL; definition: "Unusual" The answer is ATYPICAL.

Unusual year in transformed capital (8)

Times Cryptic #27938 | 9 Across | 2021-03-30 flower

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