What does the cryptic crossword clue "Rank those people on boat, which is wrong (3,3,4)" mean?

The definition is "wrong". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). OFF (synonym="rank – having a foul or offensive smell") + THEM (synonym="those people – cf 3dn") + ARK (synonym="boat") = OFF THE MARK; definition: "wrong" The answer is OFF THE MARK.

Rank those people on boat, which is wrong (3,3,4)

Times Cryptic #29192 | 12 Down | 2025-04-01 flower

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