What does the cryptic crossword clue "Places formerly selling gold-lined ranges (6)" mean?

The definition is "Places formerly selling". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). OR (synonym="gold") in AGAS (synonym="oven/") = AGORAS; definition: "Places formerly selling" The answer is AGORAS.

Places formerly selling gold-lined ranges (6)

Guardian Cryptic #28911 | 17 Across | 2022-11-10 flower

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