What does the cryptic crossword clue "Incompatible staff given role following appeal (5,5)" mean?

The definition is "Incompatible". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). POLE (synonym="staff") + SA (synonym="sex appeal") + PART (synonym="role") = POLES APART; definition: "Incompatible" The answer is POLES APART.

Incompatible staff given role following appeal (5,5)

Times Cryptic #28850 | 1 Across | 2024-02-27 flower

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