Left port carrying cargo (5)

I believe the answer is:

laden

'carrying cargo' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

'left port' is the wordplay.
'left' becomes 'l' (common abbreviation).
'port' becomes 'aden' (port in Yemen).
'l'+'aden'='LADEN'

(Other definitions for laden that I've seen before include "Like cargo boat" , "Carrying goods" , "charged a lot" , "Loaded - oppressed" , "Of ship, having taken on cargo" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail and The Telegraph.

Want a hint initially instead of a full solution? Install my app