What does the cryptic crossword clue "Shocking treatment on board ship after discovering tiny woodworm, say (7)" mean?

The definition is "say". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). IN (synonym="‘dis-covering t IN y’") + SECTS (synonym="SECTS") = INSECTS; definition: "say" The answer is INSECTS.

Shocking treatment on board ship after discovering tiny woodworm, say (7)

Guardian Cryptic #29355 | 15 Across | 2024-04-12 flower

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