What does the cryptic crossword clue "US subject receives award for drama (7)" mean?

The definition is "drama". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). CBE (synonym="award") in MATH (synonym="US subject") = MACBETH; definition: "drama" The answer is MACBETH.

US subject receives award for drama (7)

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