Hoarse when not at sea (6)

I believe the answer is:

ashore

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'not at sea' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for ashore that I've seen before include "Hoarse being no longer at sea" , "On(to) dry land" , "Going on land from sea" , "Onto land (from the water)" , "Returned to land" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish News.

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