Cryptic crossword clue
Designs right number of masts on brig, for example, carried by ships 8

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

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What does ARTWORKS mean?

ARTWORKS noun
  1. A painting, drawing, sculpture or other piece of creative, visual art
  2. Artistic work.
  3. (reprographics) The graphical elements to be included in a reproduced work.

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