Weighed down and left a hole (5)
I believe the answer is:
laden
'weighed down' is the definition.
('laden' can be a synonym of 'weighed down')
'left a hole' is the wordplay.
'left' becomes 'l' (common abbreviation).
'hole' becomes 'den' (I've seen this in other clues).
'l'+'a'+'den'='LADEN'
'and' acts as a link.
(Other definitions for laden that I've seen before include "Loaded - oppressed" , "Like cargo boat" , "Loaded with cargo or burden" , "packed with cargo" , "Carrying a load" .)