Cryptic crossword clue
One used to paint trading vessel, a dizzying experience 6-7

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 14 letter word ROLLER-COASTER

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The straight part
We know that "dizzying experience" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case dizzying experience = roller-coaster.
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 ROLLER-COASTER mean?

ROLLER-COASTER noun
  1. An amusement ride consisting of a buggy on a track that rises, falls, twists and turns.
  2. (by extension) Any situation in which there are ups and downs, or violent changes.

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