What does the cryptic crossword clue "Counter fellow with painting material (4)" mean?

The definition is "Counter". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). F (abbreviation="fellow") + OIL (synonym="painting") = FOIL; definition: "Counter" The answer is FOIL.

Counter fellow with painting material (4)

Daily Mail Cryptic #17008 | 25 Down | 2023-01-10 flower

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