What does the cryptic crossword clue "Image associated with skull vexed surgeon (10)" mean?

The definition is "Image associated with skull". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). CROSS (synonym of "vexed") + BONES (synonym of "surgeon"); definition: "Image associated with skull" The answer is CROSSBONES.

Image associated with skull vexed surgeon (10)

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