What does the cryptic crossword clue "Seed overcome, by the sound of it? (6)" mean?

The definition is "Seed". The wordplay uses a homophone (sounds like). CONKER (sounds like "overcome,") [homophone: "sound"]; definition: "Seed" The answer is Conker.

Seed overcome, by the sound of it? (6)

Telegraph Prize Cryptic #3067 | 4 Down | 2020-08-02 flower

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