What does the cryptic crossword clue "West Indian going round Cheshire town (5)" mean?

The definition is "town". The wordplay uses charade, container. W (synonym of "West") + CREE (synonym of "Indian") [container: "going round"]; definition: "Cheshire town" The answer is CREWE.

West Indian going round Cheshire town (5)

Guardian Cryptic #25665 | 1 Down | 2012-06-18 flower

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