What does the cryptic crossword clue "Abandoned gaol is accommodating former monarch's wives and mistresses (8)" mean?

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Abandoned gaol is accommodating former monarch's wives and mistresses (8)

Times Cryptic #29438 | 12 Across | 2026-01-13 flower

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