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Alien doesn't apply for place in Sicily (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

etna

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'in sicily' is the definition.
('Etna' is part of 'sicily')

'alien doesn't apply' is the wordplay.
'alien' becomes 'et' (extraterrestrial).
'doesn't apply' becomes 'NA' (abbreviation for not applicable).
'et'+'na'='ETNA'

'for place' is the link.
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(Other definitions for etna that I've seen before include "It can be scorching" , "Sicily's 15" , "Neat volcano overturned" , "feature spewing lava" , "Impressive mount" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.
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