The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word LEEDS
I've seen this crossword clue in The Times
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More clues leading to the result LEEDS
- West Yorkshire city is ahead according to reports
- City came first, securing last of five goals ultimately
- Source of light snacks originally served around English city
- In city needs bandage perhaps having cut head
- English city has the advantage, we hear
- City shelter — doss on the outside
- Journalist given position in the French city
- Refuse to entertain day in English city
- City guides on audio
- Shows the way in speech in Yorkshire city
Buddy explains!
The straight part
We know that "City" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case city = leeds.The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.