Crossword Genius

Charm in part of capital is manifest (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

talisman

'charm' is the definition.
(I know that talisman is a type of charm)

'part of capital is manifest' is the wordplay.
'part of' indicates a hidden word.
'TALISMAN' is hidden in the letters of 'capital is manifest'.

'in' is the link.

(Other definitions for talisman that I've seen before include "Object with magical power" , "which is charming" , "Magically protective object" , "Stone thought to have magical powers" , "Liam, Stan has charm." .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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