Crossword Genius

Somewhat loves selling ship (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

vessel

'ship' is the definition.
(thesaurus)

'somewhat loves selling' is the wordplay.
'somewhat' indicates a hidden word.
'VESSEL' is hidden in the letters of 'loves selling'.

(Other definitions for vessel that I've seen before include "Kind of ship or a kitchen pot (6)" , "Boat or bottle, say" , "Ship, or artery" , "Large boat; container" , "bowl?" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.
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