What does the cryptic crossword clue "Holiday rentals for threesome (8)" mean?

The definition is "threesome". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). TRIP (synonym="Holiday") + LETS (synonym="rentals") = TRIPLETS; definition: "threesome" The answer is TRIPLETS.

Holiday rentals for threesome (8)

Guardian Cryptic #29130 | 16 Down | 2023-07-24 flower

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