What does the cryptic crossword clue "The Fool — as shown in the cards? (7)" mean?

The definition is "The Fool". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). AS (synonym="AS") in JACKS (synonym="JACKS") = JACKASS; definition: "The Fool —" The answer is JACKASS.

The Fool — as shown in the cards? (7)

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