What does the cryptic crossword clue "Popular directors occupying ship? (7)" mean?

The definition is "ship?". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). IN (synonym="popular") + BOARD (synonym="directors") = INBOARD; definition: "ship?" The answer is INBOARD.

Popular directors occupying ship? (7)

Independent Cryptic #12086 | 17 Down | 2025-07-04 flower

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