Cryptic crossword clue
Naval vessel in attack, protecting peacekeepers? Bravo 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "Naval vessel" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case naval vessel = gunboat.
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What does GUNBOAT mean?

GUNBOAT noun
  1. Any of the various types of small armed vessels

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