What does the cryptic crossword clue "Perhaps Miss Whiplash with this leader getting chains? (4,9)" mean?

The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). HEAD (synonym="“leader”") + RESTRAINT (synonym="“chains”") = HEADRESTRAINT The answer is HEADRESTRAINT.

Perhaps Miss Whiplash with this leader getting chains? (4,9)

Guardian Cryptic #29508 | 14 Across | 2024-10-08 flower

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