What does the cryptic crossword clue "Woodland residents keeping alert in Chelsea? (9)" mean?

The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). BELL (synonym="alert") in BLUES (synonym="nickname of Chelsea FC") = BLUEBELLS The answer is BLUEBELLS.

Woodland residents keeping alert in Chelsea? (9)

Guardian Cryptic #29642 | 17 Down | 2025-03-14 flower

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