What does the cryptic crossword clue "Italian city in country — one in good area (7)" mean?

The definition is "Italian city". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). PERU (synonym of "country") + G (synonym of "good") + I (synonym of "- one") + A (synonym of "area"); definition: "Italian city" The answer is PERUGIA.

Italian city in country — one in good area (7)

Times Cryptic #28829 | 23 Across | 2024-02-02 flower

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