What does the cryptic crossword clue "Sacred place of frenzied Tuscan maidens (7)" mean?

The definition is "Sacred place". The wordplay uses anagram, charade. anagram of TUSCAN ("Tuscan") + M (abbreviation of "maidens") [anagram: "frenzied"] = SANCTUM; definition: "Sacred place" The answer is SANCTUM.

Sacred place of frenzied Tuscan maidens (7)

Times Cryptic #28991 | 5 Across | 2024-08-09 flower

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