Crossword Genius

Heave goods around area (3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

gag

'heave' is the definition.
(synonyms)

'goods around area' is the wordplay.
'goods' becomes 'gg' (I've seen this in other clues).
'around' is an insertion indicator.
'area' becomes 'a' (maths abbreviation).
'gg' going around 'a' is 'GAG'.

(Other definitions for gag that I've seen before include "Joke; smother" , "Make quiet" , "Muffle with slang joke" , "Stop the mouth with a joke" , "Put a muzzle on the joke" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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