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Crook out of port? (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

seasick

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This could be a double definition.

'crook out' is the first definition.
Both the definition and answer are adjectives. Maybe you can see an association between them that I can't see?

'port?' is the second definition.
Both the answer and definition are adjectives. Perhaps they are linked in a way I don't understand?

'of' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for seasick that I've seen before include "Upset by ship's motion" , "Nauseous from the rolling of a ship" , "Nauseous on the water" , "Ill on board ship" , "Nauseous on the briny" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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