What does the cryptic crossword clue "Sailors bragged in front of king and queen, say, on board (7)" mean?

The definition is "Sailors". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). CREW (synonym="CREW") + MEN (synonym="MEN") = CREWMEN; definition: "Sailors" The answer is CREWMEN.

Sailors bragged in front of king and queen, say, on board (7)

Times Cryptic #28903 | 21 Across | 2024-04-29 flower

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