Cryptic crossword clue
Fast winds across weak parts of ships 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "parts of ships" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case parts of ships = taffrails.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does TAFFRAILS mean?

TAFFRAILS noun
  1. The curved wooden top of the stern of a sailing man-of-war or East Indiaman, usually carved or decorated.
  2. The rail around the stern of a ship.
  3. The deck area at the stern of a vessel.

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