What does the cryptic crossword clue "Company with help for speaker, often upstanding performer (5)" mean?

The definition is "often upstanding performer". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). CO (synonym="company") + MIC (synonym="company") = COMIC; definition: "often upstanding performer" The answer is COMIC.

Company with help for speaker, often upstanding performer (5)

Times Cryptic #28785 | 23 Across | 2023-12-13 flower

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