What does the cryptic crossword clue "Exposed bottom to secure trick (9)" mean?

The definition is "trick". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). OVERT (synonym="exposed") + RUMP (synonym="bottom") = OVERTRUMP The answer is OVERTRUMP.

Exposed bottom to secure trick (9)

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