Place on the radio for string of bloomers? (3)

I believe the answer is:

lei

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'for string of bloomers?' is the definition.
I can't judge whether this defines the answer.

'place on the radio' is the wordplay.
'place' becomes 'lay' (laying is a kind of placing).
'on the radio' indicates a 'sounds like' (homophone) clue.
'lay' sounds like 'LEI'.

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(Other definitions for lei that I've seen before include "Floral garland" , "Garland of flowers, may accompany 5 Down" , "change in E. Europe" , "Floral necklace" , "Flower garland of Hawaii" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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