What does the cryptic crossword clue "Buffoon, one of several appearing together on short London street (9)" mean?

The definition is "Buffoon,". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). HARLE (synonym="HARLE") + QUIN (synonym="QUIN") = HARLEQUIN; definition: "Buffoon," The answer is HARLEQUIN.

Buffoon, one of several appearing together on short London street (9)

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