What does the cryptic crossword clue "Boarding vessel, choose the best oars (6)" mean?

The definition is "oars". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). CULL (synonym="CULL") in SS (synonym="SS") = SCULLS; definition: "oars" The answer is SCULLS.

Boarding vessel, choose the best oars (6)

Times Cryptic #28633 | 20 Across | 2023-06-19 flower

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