What does the cryptic crossword clue "Board and lodging for priest in the Underworld (9)" mean?

The definition is "Board". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). RECTOR (synonym="priest") in DIS (synonym="underworld in Roman mythology") = DIRECTORS; definition: "Board" The answer is DIRECTORS.

Board and lodging for priest in the Underworld (9)

Guardian Cryptic #29254 | 15 Across | 2023-12-15 flower

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