What does the cryptic crossword clue "Composer having king amongst supporters (6)" mean?

The definition is "Composer". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). HM (synonym="abbrev. for “His Majesty”, term of address for a king") in BRAS (synonym="brassieres, supporters of the female breasts") = BRAHMS; definition: "Composer" The answer is BRAHMS.

Composer having king amongst supporters (6)

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