Cryptic crossword clue
Floats gently in water, at first, behind front of ship 5

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

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The straight part
We know that "Floats gently" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case floats gently = wafts.
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 WAFTS mean?

WAFTS verb
  1. To (cause to) float easily or gently through the air.
  2. To be moved, or to pass, on a buoyant medium; to float.
  3. To give notice to by waving something; to wave the hand to; to beckon.

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