What does the cryptic crossword clue "Mutilated head on stick (6)" mean?

The definition is "stick". The wordplay uses anagram, charade. anagram of HEAD ("head") + RE (abbreviation of "on") [anagram: "Mutilated"] = ADHERE; definition: "stick" The answer is ADHERE.

Mutilated head on stick (6)

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