What does the cryptic crossword clue "Grave pub altercation (6)" mean?

The definition is "Grave". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). BAR (abbreviation="pub") + ROW (synonym="altercation") = BARROW; definition: "Grave" The answer is Barrow.

Grave pub altercation (6)

Telegraph Prize Cryptic #3012 | 19 Down | 2019-07-14 flower

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