What does the cryptic crossword clue "Tackle defender – it will avoid embarrassment (4,5)" mean?

The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). FACE (synonym="‘tackle’") + SAVER (synonym="‘defender’") = FACESAVER The answer is FACESAVER.

Tackle defender – it will avoid embarrassment (4,5)

Guardian Cryptic #29394 | 21 Across | 2024-05-28 flower