What does the cryptic crossword clue "Wood may score when correctly placed (8)" mean?

The definition is "Wood". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of MAY + SCORE = SYCAMORE; definition: "Wood" The answer is SYCAMORE.

Wood may score when correctly placed (8)

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