What does the cryptic crossword clue "Obtuse angle below centre of boat (6)" mean?

The definition is "Obtuse". The wordplay uses charade, deletion. OA (part of "boat") [stripping: "centre"] + FISH (synonym of "angle"); definition: "Obtuse" The answer is Oafish.

Obtuse angle below centre of boat (6)

Telegraph Prize Cryptic #3125 | 8 Down | 2021-09-12 flower

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