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Some birthday, I remember backflipping in city! (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

riyadh

'city' is the definition.
(capital of Saudi Arabia)

'some birthday i remember backflipping' is the wordplay.
'some' indicates a hidden word (some of the parts of the word are used).
'backflipping' shows that the letters should be reversed in order.
'hdayir' can be found hidden inside 'birthday i remember'.
'hdayir' in reverse letter order is 'RIYADH'.

'in' is the link.

(Other definitions for riyadh that I've seen before include "Arab capital" , "Middle Eastern capital" , "Middle Eastern venue" , "Capital city of Saudi Arabia" , "Saudi Arabian city" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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