What does the cryptic crossword clue "Maiden getting beers for blokes (5)" mean?

The definition is "blokes". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). M (abbreviation="Maiden") + ALES (synonym="beers") = MALES; definition: "blokes" The answer is MALES.

Maiden getting beers for blokes (5)

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