What does the cryptic crossword clue "Yogi perhaps follows American behind capital city (8)" mean?

The definition is "capital city". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). CAN (synonym="American behind") + BERRA (synonym="Yogi perhaps") = CANBERRA; definition: "capital city" The answer is CANBERRA.

Yogi perhaps follows American behind capital city (8)

Times Cryptic #28973 | 23 Across | 2024-07-19 flower

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