There is no way for you to know what data someone may find useful so there’s no way to know what would even count as “clutter”. Something one data consumer sees as spurious may be critical to another application.
If you personally prefer editing in a more “empty” spot, may I suggest finding places where folks have not yet applied as much effort.
Perhaps Canada has some appeal? SmallTownBot goes on holiday in Canada
Or Brazil?: UnmappedSmallTownBrazil (@SmallTownBrazil@en.osm.town) - OSM Town | Mapstodon for OpenStreetMap
Or maybe Italy? Progetto del mese (Settembre 2025): PaesiniNonMappati