Crossword Genius

Scatter round record store (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

depot

'store' is the definition.
('depot' can be a synonym of 'store')

'scatter round record' is the wordplay.
'scatter' becomes 'dot' ('dot' can be a synonym of 'scatter').
'round' indicates putting letters inside.
'record' becomes 'ep'.
'dot' going around 'ep' is 'DEPOT'.

(Other definitions for depot that I've seen before include "Place where buses and trains are kept" , "Depository for goods" , "Toped (anag.)" , "Large storage site" , "Storage base" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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