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Istanbul a way off interior African city (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

bulawayo

'african city' is the definition.
(second largest city in Zimbabwe)

'istanbul a way off interior' is the wordplay.
'interior' indicates the answer is hidden within the clue (I've seen 'interior of' mean this).
'BULAWAYO' can be found hidden inside 'istanbul a way off'.

(Other definitions for bulawayo that I've seen before include "Industrial city of Zimbabwe" , "African city" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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