A desire to circle around bay (6)

I believe the answer is:

alcove

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'bay' is the definition.
(synonyms)

I cannot understand how the remainder of the clue works.

(Other definitions for alcove that I've seen before include "bay" , "nook" , "Small opening - a clove (anag)" , "Small recess in a larger room" , "Small opening off a larger room" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sun.

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