What does the cryptic crossword clue "Kind that's legally able to score in the box (11)" mean?

The definition is "Kind". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). ONSIDE (synonym="ONSIDE") in CRATE (synonym="CRATE") = CONSIDERATE; definition: "Kind" The answer is CONSIDERATE.

Kind that's legally able to score in the box (11)

Guardian Cryptic #27619 | 18 Across | 2018-09-20 flower

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