What does the cryptic crossword clue "Scrabble champion's first rule (4)" mean?

The definition is "Scrabble". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). C (first_letter="champion's") + LAW (abbreviation="rule") = CLAW; definition: "Scrabble" The answer is CLAW.

Scrabble champion's first rule (4)

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