What does the cryptic crossword clue "Is it best to have laid out a stall that's disgusting? (4,5)" mean?

The definition is "Is it best". The wordplay uses an anagram. LASTLA (synonym="LASTLA") + UGH (synonym="‘that’s disgusting’") = LASTLAUGH; definition: "Is it best" The answer is LASTLAUGH.

Is it best to have laid out a stall that's disgusting? (4,5)

Guardian Cryptic #28638 | 24 Across | 2021-12-27 flower

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