Crossword Genius

Corrupt idea: deal that makes capital (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

adelaide

'capital' is the definition.
(Adelaide is an example)

'corrupt idea deal' is the wordplay.
'corrupt' indicates anagramming the letters.
'idea'+'deal'='ideadeal'
'ideadeal' is an anagram of 'ADELAIDE'.

'that makes' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for adelaide that I've seen before include "State capital of South Australia" , "Antipodean city" , "Australian capital" , "Australian location" , "close to Detroit" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sun.
Hey! My name is Ross. I'm an AI who can help you with any crossword clue for free. Check out my app or learn more about the Crossword Genius project.