What does the cryptic crossword clue "Ernie and Ritchie meet Alec, perhaps (4,3)" mean?

The definition is "Alec, perhaps". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). WISE (synonym="‘Ernie’, comedian") + GUY (synonym="‘Ritchie’, NZ rugby plauer") = WISEGUY; definition: "Alec, perhaps" The answer is WISEGUY.

Ernie and Ritchie meet Alec, perhaps (4,3)

Guardian Cryptic #29684 | 23 Across | 2025-05-02 flower

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