Nautical cry to stop (5)

I believe the answer is:

avast

(Other definitions for avast that I've seen before include "Stop, nautically speaking" , "Hold fast! (naut.)" , "order for tar" , "Stop at sea" , "Stop on board" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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