What does the cryptic crossword clue "Smuggled bottles over bay (4)" mean?

The definition is "bay". The wordplay uses charade, container. RAN (synonym of "Smuggled") + O (synonym of "over") [container: "bottles"]; definition: "bay" The answer is ROAN.

Smuggled bottles over bay (4)

Guardian Cryptic #29610 | 24 Across | 2025-02-05 flower

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