What does the cryptic crossword clue "Spies a place where men go (6)" mean?

The definition is "Spies". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). A (synonym="A") + GENTS (synonym="place where men go") = AGENTS; definition: "Spies" The answer is AGENTS.

Spies a place where men go (6)

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