Cryptic crossword clue
Lifesavers — not wimpish chaps, we hear? 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "Lifesavers" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case lifesavers = reelmen.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does REELMEN mean?

REELMEN noun
  1. A person who operates a reel.

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