Crossword Genius

Around centre of town, spilled milk here? (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

cowshed

'milk here?' is the definition.

'around centre of town spilled' is the wordplay.
'around' becomes 'c' (abbreviation for 'circa'**).
'centre of' indicates the central letters.
'spilled' becomes 'shed' ('shed' can be a synonym of 'spill').
The middle of 'town' is 'ow'.
'c'+'ow'+'shed'='COWSHED'

(Other definitions for cowshed that I've seen before include "shanty" , "Shelter for cattle" , "farm building" , "Byre" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
Want a hint initially instead of a full solution? Install my app