Husky ambassador carrying rowing equipment (6)
I believe the answer is:
hoarse
'husky' is the definition.
('hoarse' can be a synonym of 'husky')
'ambassador carrying rowing equipment' is the wordplay.
'ambassador' becomes 'he' (His or Her Excellency).
'carrying' indicates putting letters inside.
'rowing equipment' becomes 'oars' (I've seen this before).
'he' enclosing 'oars' is 'HOARSE'.
(Other definitions for hoarse that I've seen before include "Having a frog" , "'Husky, gruff (6)'" , "Harsh - throaty" , "With strained voice" , "With a rough husky voiced" .)