Crossword Genius

A bulk distribution of capital (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

kabul

'capital' is the definition.
(capital of Afghanistan)

'a bulk distribution' is the wordplay.
'distribution' indicates an anagram.
'a'+'bulk'='abulk'
'abulk' with letters rearranged gives 'KABUL'.

'of' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for kabul that I've seen before include "Middle Eastern capital" , "Afghan city" , "Move through water" , "city abroad" , "Capital city of Afghanistan" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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