Cryptic crossword clue
Prepare to force Nan into place by the sea

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word OCEANFRONT

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The straight part
We know that "place by the sea" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case place by the sea = oceanfront.
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 OCEANFRONT mean?

OCEANFRONT noun
  1. A property that is adjacent to the ocean.
  2. The side of a property that faces the ocean.
OCEANFRONT adjective
  1. Of property or real estate: adjacent to the ocean.

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