What does the cryptic crossword clue "Cakes once cooked aboard ship (6)" mean?

The definition is "Cakes". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of ONCE (synonym="ONCE") + SS (synonym="SS") = SCONES; definition: "Cakes" The answer is SCONES.

Cakes once cooked aboard ship (6)

Guardian Cryptic #25599 | 3 Down | 2012-04-02 flower

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