Crossword Genius

Own new refuge (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

haven

'refuge' is the definition.
(I know that haven is a type of harbor)

'own new' is the wordplay.
'own' becomes 'have' (synonyms).
'new' becomes 'n' (common abbreviation eg NT for New Testament).
'have'+'n'='HAVEN'

(Other definitions for haven that I've seen before include "Small port, refuge" , "Sheltered port" , "relaxing place" , "Safe port" , "Anchorage - retreat" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.
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