What does the cryptic crossword clue "Jack perhaps following champion around on street (4,4)" mean?

The definition is "Jack perhaps". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). F (synonym="following") + ACE (synonym="champion") + CA (synonym="around") + RD (synonym="street, road") = FACE CARD; definition: "Jack perhaps" The answer is FACE CARD.

Jack perhaps following champion around on street (4,4)

Times Cryptic #28269 | 15 Down | 2022-04-20 flower

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