What does the cryptic crossword clue "Playwright that's unpleasant during address to queen? (7)" mean?

The definition is "Playwright". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). UGH (synonym="that’s unpleasant") in MAAM (synonym="address to queen?") = MAUGHAM; definition: "Playwright" The answer is MAUGHAM.

Playwright that's unpleasant during address to queen? (7)

Times Cryptic #29063 | 23 Across | 2024-11-01 flower

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