What does the cryptic crossword clue "One of those on the board in 'otel on street (7)" mean?

The definition is "One of those on the board". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). ST (synonym="abbrev. for “street”") + ILTON (synonym="…/Hilton, brand name of a ‘otel/hotel chain") = STILTON The answer is STILTON.

One of those on the board in 'otel on street (7)

Guardian Cryptic #29312 | 5 Across | 2024-02-22 flower

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