What does the cryptic crossword clue "Nut in boat, one heading for Eastbourne (6)" mean?

The definition is "Nut". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). JUNK (synonym="boat,") + I (abbreviation="one") + E (first_letter="Eastbourne") = JUNKIE; definition: "Nut" The answer is JUNKIE.

Nut in boat, one heading for Eastbourne (6)

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