What does the cryptic crossword clue "US city less than ''clean'' (7)" mean?

The definition is "”clean”". The wordplay uses a deletion. LA (synonym="Los Angeles") + UNDER (synonym="less than") = LAUNDER; definition: "''clean''" The answer is LAUNDER.

US city less than ''clean'' (7)

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