What does the cryptic crossword clue "Detritus that's circling area on boat? (5,4)" mean?

The definition is "Detritus that’s circling". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). SPACE (synonym="area") + JUNK (synonym="boat?") = SPACE JUNK; definition: "Detritus that's circling" The answer is SPACE JUNK.

Detritus that's circling area on boat? (5,4)

Times Cryptic #28676 | 17 Down | 2023-08-08 flower

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