Cryptic crossword clue
Boat we’re sailing round with sailors in? It must be this 10

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

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The straight part
We know that "this" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case this = waterborne.
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 WATERBORNE mean?

WATERBORNE adjective
  1. Transported or transmitted by water
  2. Floating on the water; afloat

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