What does the cryptic crossword clue "Ship leaves once loaded (3,7)" mean?

The definition is "Ship leaves once loaded". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). TEACLIPPER (synonym of "Ship leaves once loaded") The answer is TEA CLIPPER.

Ship leaves once loaded (3,7)

Times Cryptic #29105 | 14 Across | 2024-12-20 flower

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