What does the cryptic crossword clue "Bug, one left on large headland (7)" mean?

The definition is "Bug,". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). I (abbreviation="one") + L (abbreviation="left") + L (abbreviation="large") + NESS (synonym="headland") = ILLNESS; definition: "Bug," The answer is ILLNESS.

Bug, one left on large headland (7)

Daily Mail Cryptic #16242 | 22 Down | 2020-02-03 flower

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