Cryptic crossword clue
Friendly sailor in a distance race 7

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

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What does AMIABLE: mean?

AMIABLE: adjective
  1. Friendly; kind; sweet; gracious
  2. Of a pleasant and likeable nature; kind-hearted; easy to like

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