What does the cryptic crossword clue "Joker on table, showing boxing material (9)" mean?

The definition is "material". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). CARD (synonym="joker") + BOARD (synonym="table") = CARDBOARD; definition: "material" The answer is CARDBOARD.

Joker on table, showing boxing material (9)

Guardian Cryptic #29598 | 23 Across | 2025-01-22 flower

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