Cryptic crossword clue
Knifes drunk aboard steamer 5

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

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The straight part
We know that "Knifes" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case knifes = slits.
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 SLITS mean?

SLITS noun
  1. A narrow cut or opening; a slot.
  2. The opening of the vagina.
  3. A woman, usually a sexually loose woman; a prostitute.
SLITS verb
  1. To cut a narrow opening.
  2. To split into strips by lengthwise cuts.
  3. To cut; to sever; to divide.

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