What does the cryptic crossword clue "Bishop drops drinks next to queen's puzzle (11)" mean?

The definition is "puzzle". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). B (synonym="abbreviation for bishop") + RAIN (synonym="drops of water") + TEAS (synonym="drinks") + ER (synonym="the late Queen Elizabeth") = BRAINTEASER; definition: "puzzle" The answer is BRAINTEASER.

Bishop drops drinks next to queen's puzzle (11)

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