What does the cryptic crossword clue "Army corps is in the army, say, or part of the army (8)" mean?

The definition is "part of the army". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). RE (synonym="Royal Engineers, army corps") + SERVES (synonym="is in the army, say") = RESERVES; definition: "part of the army" The answer is RESERVES.

Army corps is in the army, say, or part of the army (8)

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