What does the cryptic crossword clue "Man in red suit drops off US gunners in city there (10)" mean?

The definition is "city there". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). SANTA (synonym="SANTA") + CLA (synonym="CLA") + RA (synonym="gunners") = SANTACLARA The answer is SANTACLARA.

Man in red suit drops off US gunners in city there (10)

Independent Cryptic #11707 | 9 Across | 2024-04-18 flower

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