The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 letter word ARKS
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The straight part
We know that "Barrels/boat’s/boxes" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case barrels/boat’s/boxes = arks.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 ARKS mean?
ARKS noun- A large box with a flat lid.
- Noah's Ark: the ship built by Noah to save his family and a collection of animals from the deluge.
- Something affording protection; safety, shelter, refuge
- A spacious type of boat with a flat bottom.
- The Ark of the Covenant.
- A decorated cabinet at the front of a synagogue, in which Torah scrolls are kept.