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Think I have the answers but need explanation as to how they work. 23 across: Pretend to get rid of horse (girl's pet, perhaps (4) P?N? (pony?)
3 down: A capital in Pacific area I turned up? (4) ?P?A (Apia?)
Any ideas appreciated

P(h)ony

Apia is the capital of Samoa

How does the wordplay work for Apia?

I can only see

A p(acific) + a(rea)I reversed

thank you zozozo & bellandme