What does the cryptic crossword clue "Playmaker during sports day showed contempt (7)" mean?

The definition is "showed contempt". The wordplay uses charade, container. SHAW (synonym of "Playmaker") + PE (synonym of "sports") + D (abbreviation of "day") [container: "during"]; definition: "showed contempt" The answer is PSHAWED.

Playmaker during sports day showed contempt (7)

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