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Wild animal in capital city (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

manila

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'capital city' is the definition.
'Manila' can be an answer for 'city' (Manila is an example). I am not certain of the 'capital' bit.

'wild animal' is the wordplay.
'wild' is an anagram indicator.
'animal' with letters rearranged gives 'MANILA'.

'in' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for manila that I've seen before include "Strong brown paper originally made from hemp" , "Adulterated, tainted" , "Animal found in Philippines" , "Far East capital" , "Brown paper and Philippine city" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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