Parts of a chain? (6)

I believe the answer is:

stores

(Other definitions for stores that I've seen before include "Accumulates, saves up" , "Lays away for future use" , "Large retail establishments" , "Lays in, hives away" , "reserve" .)

I've seen this clue in The Washington Post.

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