What does the cryptic crossword clue "Checking work from one of the Royals playing game? (12)" mean?

The definition is "Checking work". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). PRO (synonym="PRO") + OF (synonym="OF") + READING (synonym="READING") = PROOFREADING; definition: "Checking work" The answer is PROOFREADING.

Checking work from one of the Royals playing game? (12)

Guardian Cryptic #28945 | 22 Across | 2022-12-20 flower

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