What does the cryptic crossword clue "Live with an old comic (5)" mean?

The definition is "comic". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). BE (synonym of "Live") + AN (synonym of "an") + O (synonym of "old"); definition: "comic" The answer is BEANO.

Live with an old comic (5)

Guardian Cryptic #29029 | 20 Across | 2023-03-28 flower

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