What does the cryptic crossword clue "Back on board, wearing headphones and loose items of clothing (7)" mean?

The definition is "loose items of clothing". The wordplay uses charade, container. AFT (synonym of "Back") + CANS (synonym of "headphones") [container: "board,"]; definition: "loose items of clothing" The answer is CAFTANS.

Back on board, wearing headphones and loose items of clothing (7)

Times Cryptic #28559 | 17 Down | 2023-03-24 flower

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