Cryptic crossword clue
Holding old train up, gives a green light to open boats 7

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word OOMIAKS

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The straight part
We know that "open boats" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case open boats = oomiaks.
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 OOMIAKS mean?

OOMIAKS noun
  1. A large, open boat made of skins stretched over a wooden frame that is propelled by paddles; used by the Eskimos for transportation.

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