What does the cryptic crossword clue "Male hair product for a thinking man? (5)" mean?

The definition is "a thinking man". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). HE (synonym of "Male") + GEL (synonym of "hair product"); definition: "a thinking man?" The answer is HEGEL.

Male hair product for a thinking man? (5)

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