What does the cryptic crossword clue "Ring doctor about card game (5)" mean?

The definition is "card game". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). O (abbreviation of "Ring") + MB (synonym of "doctor") + RE (synonym of "about"); definition: "card game" The answer is OMBRE.

Ring doctor about card game (5)

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