What does the cryptic crossword clue "He's a fount of knowledge? Group of ladies crease up (8)" mean?

The definition is "He's a fount of knowledge?". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). anagram of WI (synonym="Women’s Institute") + CREASE (synonym="CREASE") = WISEACRE The answer is WISEACRE.

He's a fount of knowledge? Group of ladies crease up (8)

Guardian Cryptic #29074 | 17 Down | 2023-05-19 flower

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