What does the cryptic crossword clue "Weapon — mine is hollow (6)" mean?

The definition is "Weapon". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). ARM (synonym of "Weapon") + PIT (synonym of "- mine"); definition: "hollow" The answer is ARMPIT.

Weapon — mine is hollow (6)

Guardian Cryptic #29097 | 22 Across | 2023-06-15 flower

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