What does the cryptic crossword clue "Dull period around two-thirds of holiday venue (8)" mean?

The definition is "Dull". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). RESO (synonym="RESO") in TIME (synonym="period") = TIRESOME; definition: "Dull" The answer is TIRESOME.

Dull period around two-thirds of holiday venue (8)

Independent Cryptic #11852 | 11 Across | 2024-10-04 flower

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