What does the cryptic crossword clue "Italian city is more up-to-date some might say (6)" mean?

The definition is "Italian city". The wordplay uses a homophone (sounds like). MODENA (sounds like [some might say] MODERNER [more up to date]) The answer is MODENA.

Italian city is more up-to-date some might say (6)

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