Cryptic crossword clue
Man on board goes down after short jump — when the vessel’s this? 7

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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Buddy explains!

The straight part
We know that "this" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case this = leaking.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does LEAKING mean?

LEAKING verb
  1. To allow fluid or gas to pass through an opening that should be sealed.
  2. (of a fluid or gas) To pass through an opening that should be sealed.
  3. To disclose secret information surreptitiously or anonymously.
LEAKING noun
  1. The act by which something leaks.
  2. (in the plural) That which leaks out.

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