What does the cryptic crossword clue "Safe heads needed in massacre (8)" mean?

The definition is "Safe". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). PETER (synonym="Safe") + LOO (synonym="heads") = PETERLOO; definition: "massacre" The answer is PETERLOO.

Safe heads needed in massacre (8)

Times Cryptic #28944 | 17 Down | 2024-06-15 flower

← Back to puzzle

Visit Times's puzzle site →