What does the cryptic crossword clue "Helping toy to work (6)" mean?

The definition is "Helping". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). DOLL (synonym of "toy") + OP (synonym of "work"); definition: "Helping" The answer is DOLLOP.

Helping toy to work (6)

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