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Vehicle run for freight (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

cargo

'freight' is the definition.
('cargo' can be a synonym of 'freight')

'vehicle run' is the wordplay.
'vehicle' becomes 'car' (car is a kind of vehicle).
'run' becomes 'go' ('go' can be a synonym of 'run').
'car'+'go'='CARGO'

'for' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for cargo that I've seen before include "Goods carried on ship or plane" , "Hold contents" , "Freight, load" , "Freight of ship, plane or truck" , "Goods carried by vessel or vehicle" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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