What does the cryptic crossword clue "Weapon store on beach where Holmes's adventures took place (6,8)" mean?

The definition is "where Holmes’s adventures took place". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). STRAND (synonym="beach") + MAGAZINE (synonym="weapon store") = STRAND MAGAZINE The answer is STRAND MAGAZINE.

Weapon store on beach where Holmes's adventures took place (6,8)

Times Cryptic #28570 | 12 Across | 2023-04-06 flower

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