What does the cryptic crossword clue "Shift hell's location? (12)" mean?

The definition is "Shift". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). DIS (synonym of "hell's") + PLACEMENT (synonym of "location?"); definition: "Shift" The answer is DISPLACEMENT.

Shift hell's location? (12)

Guardian Cryptic #27438 | 14 Across | 2018-02-21 flower

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