What does the cryptic crossword clue "Davy rears fiendish contestant (9)" mean?

The definition is "fiendish contestant". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of DAVY + REARS = ADVERSARY; definition: "fiendish contestant" The answer is ADVERSARY.

Davy rears fiendish contestant (9)

Guardian Cryptic #24974 | 2 Down | 2010-04-02 flower

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