What does the cryptic crossword clue "Quest to find page in issue among the archives? (10)" mean?

The definition is "Quest". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). EX (synonym="EX") + P (synonym="page") + EDITION (synonym="issue among the archives – an old edition") = EXPEDITION; definition: "Quest" The answer is EXPEDITION.

Quest to find page in issue among the archives? (10)

Times Cryptic #28742 | 11 Across | 2023-10-24 flower

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