What does the cryptic crossword clue "Weapon to pass through the East End? (8)" mean?

The definition is "Weapon". The wordplay uses a hidden word. CROSS (synonym="‘pass through’") + BOW (synonym="the district in ‘the East End’, of London, or the entire area, within sound of Bow Bells") = CROSSBOW; definition: "Weapon" The answer is CROSSBOW.

Weapon to pass through the East End? (8)

Guardian Cryptic #29035 | 3 Down | 2023-04-04 flower

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