Cryptic crossword clue
Lamenting what some hunters are doing at sea, reportedly 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "Lamenting" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case lamenting = wailing.
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What does WAILING mean?

WAILING verb
  1. To cry out, as in sorrow or anguish.
  2. To weep, lament persistently or bitterly.
  3. To make a noise like mourning or crying.
  4. To lament; to bewail; to grieve over.
  5. To perform with great liveliness and force.
WAILING noun
  1. A loud drawn out scream or howl.
WAILING verb
  1. To strike the skin in such a way as to produce a wale or welt.
  2. To give a surface a texture of wales or welts.
WAILING verb
  1. To choose, select.

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