What does the cryptic crossword clue "Place of massacre, or safe place to go? (8)" mean?

The definition is "Place of massacre". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). PETER (synonym of "safe") + LOO (synonym of "place to go?"); definition: "Place of massacre," The answer is PETERLOO.

Place of massacre, or safe place to go? (8)

Times Cryptic #28706 | 19 Across | 2023-09-12 flower

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