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So pale, I'm wasted outside hotel in city (11)

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minneapolis

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'city' is the definition.
(Minneapolis is an example)

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(Other definitions for minneapolis that I've seen before include "US city" , "City in Minnesota" , "Saint Paul's twin city" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.
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