What does the cryptic crossword clue "Bishop playing slow sport with Jack (5)" mean?

The definition is "sport with Jack". The wordplay uses anagram, charade. anagram of SLOW ("slow") [anagram: "playing"] + B (abbreviation of "Bishop") = BOWLS; definition: "sport with Jack" The answer is BOWLS.

Bishop playing slow sport with Jack (5)

Guardian Cryptic #29186 | 10 Across | 2023-09-27 flower

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