What does the cryptic crossword clue "Venture by enchanting company in English city (8)" mean?

The definition is "English city". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). COVEN (synonym="an enchanting company of witches") + TRY (synonym="venture") = COVENTRY; definition: "English city" The answer is COVENTRY.

Venture by enchanting company in English city (8)

Times Cryptic #29008 | 5 Across | 2024-08-29 flower

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