What does the cryptic crossword clue "Hold cake and hold bananas (8)" mean?

The definition is "Hold". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of CAKE (synonym="CAKE") + HOLD (synonym="HOLD") = HEADLOCK; definition: "Hold" The answer is HEADLOCK.

Hold cake and hold bananas (8)

Times Cryptic #28973 | 26 Across | 2024-07-19 flower

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