What does the cryptic crossword clue "Timber also something purchased pro heard (9)" mean?

The definition is "Timber". The wordplay uses a homophone (sounds like). Homophone (heard) of TOO (also) BUY (something purchased, as in “a good buy”) FOR (pro = in favour of). Carpenters’ term for a length of timber with a cross-section of 2 x 4 inches. The answer is TWOBYFOUR.

Timber also something purchased pro heard (9)

Independent Cryptic #11891 | 15 Across | 2024-11-19 flower

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