What does the cryptic crossword clue "Handyman sailor taking wheel on autumn winds (4,2,3,6)" mean?

The definition is "winds". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). JACK (abbreviation="sailor") + O (first_letter="on") + FALL (synonym="autumn") + TRADES (synonym="winds") = JACKOFALLTRADES; definition: "Handyman" The answer is JACKOFALLTRADES.

Handyman sailor taking wheel on autumn winds (4,2,3,6)

Guardian Cryptic #27827 | 9 Across | 2019-05-22 flower

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