What does the cryptic crossword clue "Bear, as before, getting jam (10)" mean?

The definition is "jam". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). STAND (synonym="tolerate=”Bear”") + STILL (synonym="”as before”") = STANDSTILL; definition: "jam" The answer is STANDSTILL.

Bear, as before, getting jam (10)

Guardian Cryptic #29519 | 14 Down | 2024-10-21 flower

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