What does the cryptic crossword clue "Horribly scary operation in Italian port (8)" mean?

The definition is "Italian port". The wordplay uses anagram, charade. anagram of SCARY ("scary") + USE (synonym of "operation") [anagram: "Horribly"] = SYRACUSE; definition: "Italian port" The answer is SYRACUSE.

Horribly scary operation in Italian port (8)

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