What does the cryptic crossword clue "Point picked up by team where Magpies play (8)" mean?

The definition is "where Magpies play". The wordplay uses a homophone (sounds like). sounds like TINE(point) next to SIDE(team). I got this from wordplay, the Magpies is a nickname for Newcastle FC The answer is TYNESIDE.

Point picked up by team where Magpies play (8)

Times Cryptic #29164 | 11 Across | 2025-02-27 flower

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