What does the cryptic crossword clue "Central tribes hide in the same place (4)" mean?

The definition is "place". The wordplay uses charade, parts. IB (middle of "tribes") + ID (middle of "hide") [middle: "Central"]; definition: "in the same place" The answer is IBID.

Central tribes hide in the same place (4)

Guardian Cryptic #29653 | 15 Across | 2025-03-27 flower

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