Cryptic crossword clue
Perhaps divers sidebars need editing 3,5

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word SEABIRDS

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The straight part
We know that "Perhaps divers" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case perhaps divers = seabirds.
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 SEABIRDS mean?

SEABIRDS noun
  1. Any bird that spends most of its time in coastal waters or over the oceans.

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