Cryptic crossword clue
Clumsy oaf needing help’s at sea 5

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word SHLEP

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The straight part
We know that "Clumsy oaf" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case clumsy oaf = shlep.
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 SHLEP mean?

SHLEP noun
  1. A long or burdensome journey.
  2. A boring person, a drag; a good-for-nothing person.
  3. A sloppy or slovenly person.
  4. A “pull” or influence.
SHLEP verb
  1. To carry, drag, or lug.
  2. To go, as on an errand; to carry out a task.
  3. To act in a slovenly, lazy, or sloppy manner.

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