What does the cryptic crossword clue "Tiny lake supported by ancient city (7)" mean?

The definition is "ancient city". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). BABY (synonym="Tiny") + L (abbreviation="lake") + ON (abbreviation="supported by") = BABYLON; definition: "ancient city" The answer is BABYLON.

Tiny lake supported by ancient city (7)

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