What does the cryptic crossword clue "Loot left aboard for killjoy (10)" mean?

The definition is "Loot". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). SPOILS (synonym="Loot") + PORT (abbreviation="left") = SPOILSPORT; definition: "killjoy" The answer is SPOILSPORT.

Loot left aboard for killjoy (10)

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