Crossword Genius

Experienced bore (3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

had

I believe this is a double definition.

'experienced' is the first definition.
(have can mean to experience or go through)

'bore' is the second definition.
('have' can be a synonym of 'bear')

(Other definitions for had that I've seen before include "Was in possession of" , "Possessed; cheated" , "Was bound to be - caught" , "Did trick" , "kept" .)

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