Crossword Genius

Heard couple as well (3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

too

'as well' is the definition.
(both can mean 'also')

'heard couple' is the wordplay.
'heard' shows a homophone (sound like).
'couple' becomes 'two' (a couple can mean two of something).
'two' is a homophone of 'TOO'.

(Other definitions for too that I've seen before include "To a greater than desirable extent" , "Excessively" , "Unduly" , "Likewise" , "Furthermore" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.
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