The Crossword Centre Clue-Writing Competition

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Clue no. 38: Rome – its people periodically rebuilt the ancient city (10)

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A clue to METROPOLIS.
2 comments refer to this clue (from 2 competitors, 0 others)

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Comments on the clue
1.A nice classical touch.
2.replacing "the ancient city" with "it?" (referring back to Rome) would make this a nice semi-&lit