What does the cryptic crossword clue "Prepare for cruise with letter on outside of trunk (6)" mean?

The definition is "Prepare for cruise". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). EM (synonym="m, random letter") + BARK (synonym="outside of trunk") = EMBARK; definition: "Prepare for cruise" The answer is EMBARK.

Prepare for cruise with letter on outside of trunk (6)

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