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Transports heap around - very neat (9)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

shipshape

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'very neat' is the definition.
'shipshape' can be an answer for 'neat' (synonyms). I'm unsure of the 'very' bit.

'transports heap around' is the wordplay.
'transports' becomes 'ships' (ship is a kind of transport).
'around' is an anagram indicator.
'heap' is an anagram of 'hape'.
'ships'+'hape'='SHIPSHAPE'

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(Other definitions for shipshape that I've seen before include "In seaworthy condition" , "Neat and tidy" , "Hash pipes may be in good order - like sailor?" , "In good order, like well-dressed sailor?" , "Neat and trim" .)

I've seen this clue in The Daily Express.
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