Cryptic crossword clue
Being unrestrainedly enthusiastic, adoring ships at sea 12

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 12 letter word RHAPSODISING

I've seen this crossword clue in Financial Times
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The straight part
We know that "Being unrestrainedly enthusiastic" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case being unrestrainedly enthusiastic = rhapsodising.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does RHAPSODISING mean?

RHAPSODISING verb
  1. To speak with exaggerated or rapturous enthusiasm (about, (up)on or over something).
  2. To say (something) with exaggerated or rapturous enthusiasm.
  3. To recount or describe (something) as a rhapsody, or in the manner of a rhapsody.
  4. To perform a rhapsody.

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