What does the cryptic crossword clue "Name of massacre, with safe gents maybe hiding below (8)" mean?

The definition is "Name of massacre". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). PETER (synonym="safe") + LOO (synonym="gents") = PETERLOO; definition: "Name of massacre," The answer is PETERLOO.

Name of massacre, with safe gents maybe hiding below (8)

Guardian Cryptic #29311 | 17 Down | 2024-02-21 flower

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