What does the cryptic crossword clue "Trousers added to rowing team (4,5)" mean?

The definition is "Trousers". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). PLUS (synonym="added to") + FOURS (synonym="rowing team") = PLUSFOURS; definition: "Trousers" The answer is PLUSFOURS.

Trousers added to rowing team (4,5)

Guardian Cryptic #29534 | 13 Down | 2024-11-07 flower

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