What does the cryptic crossword clue "Quixotic hero has spades, good at practical work (6)" mean?

The definition is "Quixotic hero". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). S (synonym="abbrev. for the suit “spades”, in card games nomenclature") + HANDY (synonym="good at practical work, thus “handyman”") = SHANDY The answer is SHANDY.

Quixotic hero has spades, good at practical work (6)

Guardian Cryptic #29133 | 18 Across | 2023-07-27 flower

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