What does the cryptic crossword clue "Head explorer's meaning to spend time in North Pole base (12)" mean?

The definition is "Head explorer". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of GIS (synonym="GIS") + NORTH (synonym="base") + POLE (synonym="POLE") = PHRENOLOGIST; definition: "Head explorer's" The answer is PHRENOLOGIST.

Head explorer's meaning to spend time in North Pole base (12)

Times Cryptic #29231 | 20 Across | 2025-05-16 flower

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