What does the cryptic crossword clue "Tried for better position Scotsman was observing (8)" mean?

The definition is "Tried for better position". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). JOCK (synonym="name for a Scotsman") + EYED (synonym="observed; was observing") = JOCKEYED The answer is JOCKEYED.

Tried for better position Scotsman was observing (8)

Independent Cryptic #11930 | 13 Across | 2025-01-03 flower

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