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We hear poet not allowed in pub (6)

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I believe the answer is:

barred

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'not allowed in pub' is the definition.
I can't tell whether this definition defines the answer.

'we hear poet' is the wordplay.
'we hear' indicates a 'sounds like' (homophone) clue.
'poet' becomes 'bard' (bard is a kind of poet).
'bard' is a homophone of 'BARRED'.

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(Other definitions for barred that I've seen before include "Refused entry to local pub" , "Prohibited" , "Precluded, obstructed" , "Refused access to, say pub" , "Wouldn't allow" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sun.
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