What does the cryptic crossword clue "Confront fighter with expert (4)" mean?

The definition is "Confront". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). F (first_letter="fighter") + ACE (abbreviation="expert") = FACE; definition: "Confront" The answer is FACE.

Confront fighter with expert (4)

Daily Mail Cryptic #17123 | 23 Down | 2023-06-20 flower

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