What does the cryptic crossword clue "Typically male bachelor left on Love Island (6)" mean?

The definition is "Typically male". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). B (synonym of "bachelor") + L (synonym of "left") + O (synonym of "Love") + KEY (synonym of "Island"); definition: "Typically male" The answer is BLOKEY.

Typically male bachelor left on Love Island (6)

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