What does the cryptic crossword clue "Humourless dandy recalled getting beaten by racketeer (2-5)" mean?

The definition is "Humourless". The wordplay uses a reversal. FOP (reversal="FOP") + ACED (synonym="ACED") = POFACED; definition: "Humourless" The answer is POFACED.

Humourless dandy recalled getting beaten by racketeer (2-5)

Guardian Cryptic #27619 | 5 Across | 2018-09-20 flower

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