What does the cryptic crossword clue "Rider favouring face guard almost to the end (7)" mean?

The definition is "Rider". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). PRO (synonym="favouring") + VISO (synonym="VISO") = PROVISO; definition: "Rider" The answer is PROVISO.

Rider favouring face guard almost to the end (7)

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