What does the cryptic crossword clue "Cub leader has grease around head (7)" mean?

The definition is "Cub". The wordplay uses a reversal. OIL (reversal="grease") + NESS (synonym="head") = LIONESS; definition: "Cub leader" The answer is LIONESS.

Cub leader has grease around head (7)

Independent Cryptic #11635 | 20 Across | 2024-01-25 flower

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