Having taken some hemp as smuggler, search me! (4)

I believe the answer is:

pass

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'search me' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

'having taken some hemp as smuggler' is the wordplay.
'PASS' is hidden in amongst the letters.
But, I'm unsure how the hidden word is indicated.

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(Other definitions for pass that I've seen before include "Elapse; mountain route" , "Give indication of not knowing" , "way through mountains" , "Bad situation" , "OK" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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