What does the cryptic crossword clue "Disfigure agent that's turned over winning card (6)" mean?

The definition is "Disfigure". The wordplay uses a reversal. DEF (synonym="FED=agent, of FBI; “that’s turned over” indicates reversal") + ACE (synonym="=winning card") = DEFACE The answer is DEFACE.

Disfigure agent that's turned over winning card (6)

Independent Cryptic #11615 | 22 Across | 2024-01-02 flower

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