What does the cryptic crossword clue "Great hawk bearing west (5)" mean?

The definition is "Great". The wordplay uses charade, container. SELL (synonym of "hawk") + W (synonym of "west") [container: "bearing"]; definition: "Great" The answer is SWELL.

Great hawk bearing west (5)

Independent Cryptic #11734 | 23 Across | 2024-05-20 flower

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