Crossword Genius

A prop? Not at sea (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

ashore

'not at sea' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

'a prop?' is the wordplay.
'prop?' becomes 'shore' (shore can mean to prop up or support).
'a'+'shore'='ASHORE'

(Other definitions for ashore that I've seen before include "in port?" , "Going on land from sea" , "On land (as opposed to the sea)" , "Toward land from water" , "Hoarse being no longer at sea" .)

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