Cryptic crossword clue
Old attend to layer that binds eastern ship

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

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The straight part
We know that "Old attend to" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case old attend to = hearken.
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 HEARKEN mean?

HEARKEN verb
  1. (obsolete except poetic) To hear (something) with attention; to have regard to (something).
  2. To listen; to attend or give heed to what is uttered; to hear with attention, compliance, or obedience.
  3. To enquire; to seek information.

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