As an anchor may be? Not at home, we hear (6)
I believe the answer is:
aweigh
'as an anchor may be?' is the definition.
I can't tell whether this definition defines the answer.
'not at home we hear' is the wordplay.
'not at home' becomes 'away' (I've seen this in another clue).
'we hear' shows a homophone (sound like).
'away' is a homophone of 'AWEIGH'.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for aweigh that I've seen before include "Of anchor, hanging just clear of sea bottom" , "Hanging like anchors" , "Off the bed (as anchor)" , "anchor might be" , "Of anchor, hanging just clear of sea-bed" .)