What does the cryptic crossword clue "Massacre of Manchester City in safe game (8)" mean?

The definition is "Massacre of Manchester City". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). PETER (synonym of "safe") + LOO (synonym of "game"); definition: "Massacre of Manchester City" The answer is PETERLOO.

Massacre of Manchester City in safe game (8)

Times Cryptic #29019 | 19 Across | 2024-09-11 flower

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