Cryptic crossword clue
Deserter’s vessel beginning to cave in completely 8

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word TURNCOAT

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What does TURNCOAT mean?

TURNCOAT noun
  1. A traitor; one who turns against a previous affiliation or allegiance.

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