What does the cryptic crossword clue "Weapons fail to hit Martinique and Guadeloupe? (8)" mean?

The definition is "Weapons". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). MISS (synonym="faill to hit") + ILES (synonym="both Martinique and Guadelope are Francophone islands [ ILES ] that are Departments of France") = MISSILES; definition: "Weapons" The answer is MISSILES.

Weapons fail to hit Martinique and Guadeloupe? (8)

Independent Cryptic #11911 | 25 Across | 2024-12-12 flower

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