What does the cryptic crossword clue "America to colonise outside here? (7)" mean?

The definition is "here". The wordplay uses charade, container. A (synonym of "America") + SETTLE (synonym of "colonise") [container: "outside"]; definition: "here?" The answer is SEATTLE.

America to colonise outside here? (7)

Guardian Cryptic #28989 | 5 Across | 2023-02-09 flower

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