Crossword Genius

Left port full (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

laden

'full' is the definition.
(similar in meaning)

'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" , "packed with cargo" , "Like many a cargo ship" , "Filled (with)" , "Freighted" .)

I've seen this clue in The Daily Express and The Mirror.
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