What does the cryptic crossword clue "Figuratively, Olive Oyl, head Bialystok resident? (8)" mean?

The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). BEAN (synonym="”head”") + POLE (synonym="resident of Bialystok in Poland") = BEANPOLE The answer is BEANPOLE.

Figuratively, Olive Oyl, head Bialystok resident? (8)

Guardian Cryptic #29645 | 16 Down | 2025-03-18 flower

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