What does the cryptic crossword clue "Ridiculous place, a place found within US city (6)" mean?

The definition is "Ridiculous place". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). LA (synonym="US city") + PUT (synonym="place") + A (synonym="US city") = LAPUTA; definition: "Ridiculous place," The answer is LAPUTA.

Ridiculous place, a place found within US city (6)

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