What does the cryptic crossword clue "Somewhere dangerous, exciting to see (3,4)" mean?

The definition is "Somewhere dangerous,". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). HOT (synonym="HOT") + SPOT (synonym="SPOT") = HOTSPOT; definition: "Somewhere dangerous," The answer is HOTSPOT.

Somewhere dangerous, exciting to see (3,4)

Guardian Cryptic #26086 | 20 Down | 2013-10-23 flower

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