Crossword Genius

Secure bananas in boat (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

obtain

'secure' is the definition.
(synonyms)

'bananas in boat' is the wordplay.
'bananas' indicates an anagram (informal term for mad).
'in'+'boat'='inboat'
'inboat' anagrammed gives 'OBTAIN'.

(Other definitions for obtain that I've seen before include "Acquire, secure" , "Gain possession of" , "Get or receive" , "Get one's hands on" , "Take possession of" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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