What does the cryptic crossword clue "Three bananas, round or straight? (6)" mean?

The definition is "straight". The wordplay uses anagram, charade. anagram of THREE ("Three") + O (abbreviation of "round") [anagram: "bananas,"] = HETERO; definition: "straight?" The answer is HETERO.

Three bananas, round or straight? (6)

Guardian Cryptic #29242 | 24 Across | 2023-12-01 flower

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