What does the cryptic crossword clue "S&M with men bound under orders for boot-licking (6)" mean?

The definition is "boot-licking". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). SM (from clue) + ARMY (synonym="men") = SMARMY; definition: "boot-licking" The answer is SMARMY.

S&M with men bound under orders for boot-licking (6)

Independent Cryptic #12004 | 25 Across | 2025-03-31 flower

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