What does the cryptic crossword clue "Boat race hosts uncovered sordid hierarchy (13)" mean?

The definition is "hierarchy". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). SUB (synonym="short for submarine = boat") + ORDI (synonym="ORDI") + NATION (synonym="race") = SUBORDINATION; definition: "hierarchy" The answer is SUBORDINATION.

Boat race hosts uncovered sordid hierarchy (13)

Independent Cryptic #11742 | 9 Across | 2024-05-29 flower

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