Cryptic crossword clue
Attackers like to travel by sea — soldiers may go under 10

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word ASSAILANTS

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "Attackers" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case attackers = assailants.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does ASSAILANTS mean?

ASSAILANTS noun
  1. Someone who attacks or assails another violently, or criminally.
  2. (by extension) A hostile critic or opponent.

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