What does the cryptic crossword clue "Insubstantial western rowing crew? Not so (10)" mean?

The definition is "Insubstantial". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). W (synonym of "western") + EIGHT (synonym of "rowing crew?") + LESS (synonym of "Not"); definition: "Insubstantial" The answer is WEIGHTLESS.

Insubstantial western rowing crew? Not so (10)

Times Cryptic #28585 | 20 Across | 2023-04-24 flower

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