What does the cryptic crossword clue "Geneticist in fix given unlimited help (6)" mean?

The definition is "Geneticist". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). MEND (synonym="‘fix’") + EL (synonym="‘unlimited h EL p’") = MENDEL; definition: "Geneticist" The answer is MENDEL.

Geneticist in fix given unlimited help (6)

Guardian Cryptic #29145 | 25 Across | 2023-08-10 flower

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