What does the cryptic crossword clue "Seasonal post with strings attached? (7)" mean?

The definition is "Seasonal". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). MAY (synonym="‘seasonal’") + POLE (synonym="‘post’") = MAYPOLE The answer is MAYPOLE.

Seasonal post with strings attached? (7)

Guardian Cryptic #28938 | 20 Down | 2022-12-12 flower

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