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Sanitise unusual LA scene (7)

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I believe the answer is:

cleanse

'sanitise' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

'unusual la scene' is the wordplay.
'unusual' indicates anagramming the letters.
'la'+'scene'='lascene'
'lascene' anagrammed gives 'CLEANSE'.

(Other definitions for cleanse that I've seen before include "Free of sin" , "Make free from dirt" , "Disinfect" , "Bathe" , "Make thoroughly clean" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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