What does the cryptic crossword clue "Take a lower position note aboard boat (5)" mean?

The definition is "boat". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). N (synonym="note") in KEEL (synonym="boat") = KNEEL The answer is KNEEL.

Take a lower position note aboard boat (5)

Independent Cryptic #11750 | 21 Down | 2024-06-07 flower

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