Cryptic crossword clue
Charm of sea in fact being at sea! 9

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word FASCINATE

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "Charm" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case charm = fascinate.
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 FASCINATE mean?

FASCINATE verb
  1. To evoke an intense interest or attraction in someone.
  2. To make someone hold motionless; to spellbind.
  3. To be irresistibly charming or attractive to.

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