What does the cryptic crossword clue "Evident getting behind, win at cards (9)" mean?

The definition is "win at cards". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). OVERT (synonym of "Evident") + RUMP (synonym of "behind,"); definition: "win at cards" The answer is OVERTRUMP.

Evident getting behind, win at cards (9)

Telegraph Prize Cryptic #3182 | 16 Down | 2022-10-16 flower

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