What does the cryptic crossword clue "US city really upset state (4)" mean?

The definition is "state". The wordplay uses charade, reversal. LA (synonym of "US city") + SO (synonym of "really") [reversal: "upset"]; definition: "state" The answer is LAOS.

US city really upset state (4)

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