What does the cryptic crossword clue "Lock spring breaks giving uninvited access? (8)" mean?

The definition is "Lock". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). SPA (synonym="a spring of mineral-rich water") in TRESS (synonym="a long lock of a woman’s hair") = TRESPASS; definition: "Lock" The answer is TRESPASS.

Lock spring breaks giving uninvited access? (8)

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