Cryptic crossword clue
Groups of sailors go on sea trip, we hear? 5

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

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The straight part
We know that "Groups of sailors" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case groups of sailors = crews.
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 CREWS mean?

CREWS noun
  1. A pen for livestock such as chickens or pigs
CREWS noun
  1. The Manx shearwater.

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