What does the cryptic crossword clue "Ship's compartment in a mess, so I help out (5,5)" mean?

The definition is "Ship’s compartment". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of SOIHELPOUT ("so I help out") [anagram: "mess,"] = PILOTHOUSE; definition: "Ship's compartment" The answer is PILOT HOUSE.

Ship's compartment in a mess, so I help out (5,5)

Times Cryptic #29119 | 7 Down | 2025-01-06 flower

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