Cryptic crossword clue
Bays, but can be silent 6

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word INLETS

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What does INLETS mean?

INLETS noun
  1. A body of water let into a coast, such as a bay, cove, fjord or estuary.
  2. A passage that leads into a cavity.

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