What does the cryptic crossword clue "In game of cards Jack drops followed by Queen to give easy decision (9)" mean?

The definition is "easy decision". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). NOB (synonym="=in game of cards Jack, i.e. in cribbage") + RAIN (synonym="=drops") + ER (synonym="=Queen, i.e. Elizabeth Regina") = NOBRAINER; definition: "easy decision" The answer is NOBRAINER.

In game of cards Jack drops followed by Queen to give easy decision (9)

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