What does the cryptic crossword clue "Quite slowly, run through poor part of Los Angeles? (9)" mean?

The definition is "Quite slowly". The wordplay uses a hidden word. LA (synonym="LA") + R (synonym="run") + GHETTO (synonym="poor part of Los Angeles") = LARGHETTO; definition: "Quite slowly," The answer is LARGHETTO.

Quite slowly, run through poor part of Los Angeles? (9)

Times Cryptic #28922 | 25 Across | 2024-05-21 flower

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