What does the cryptic crossword clue "Square character keeping something barbershop needs (15)" mean?

The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). FOUR (synonym="=square, i.e. of 2") + PART (synonym="=character, i.e. in play") + HARMONY (synonym="=keeping, as in to be in keeping/harmony with") = FOURPARTHARMONY The answer is FOURPARTHARMONY.

Square character keeping something barbershop needs (15)

Independent Cryptic #12085 | 18 Across | 2025-07-03 flower

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