What does the cryptic crossword clue "Press photographers capturing queen (6)" mean?

The definition is "Press". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). ER (synonym="the late Queen Elizabeth II") in PAPS (synonym="short for paparazzi = photographers who take pictures of celebrities and public figures") = PAPERS; definition: "Press" The answer is PAPERS.

Press photographers capturing queen (6)

Independent Cryptic #11747 | 7 Down | 2024-06-04 flower

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