What does the cryptic crossword clue "Place with malaria and other infestation (6)" mean?

The definition is "Place". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). PL (synonym="abbreviation for place, especially in streetmaps") + AGUE (synonym="a fever, especially one caused by malaria") = PLAGUE; definition: "other infestation" The answer is PLAGUE.

Place with malaria and other infestation (6)

Independent Cryptic #11795 | 5 Across | 2024-07-30 flower

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