What does the cryptic crossword clue "As character making repeated appearance, female artist blocks entrance (8)" mean?

The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). EMIN (synonym="female artist") in GATE (synonym="entrance") = GEMINATE The answer is GEMINATE.

As character making repeated appearance, female artist blocks entrance (8)

Guardian Cryptic #29564 | 9 Across | 2024-12-12 flower

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