Cryptic crossword clue
Puts the chap ashore, since he’s no sailor 8

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

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What does LANDSMAN mean?

LANDSMAN noun
  1. The opposite of a seaman. A person who does not go to sea, who lacks the skills of a sailor or who is uncomfortable on ships or boats.
  2. (oil and gas industry) A person who negotiates leases, contracts and other business deals between producers and landowners.
  3. A fellow Jew who comes from the same district or town, especially in Eastern Europe
  4. Someone of a similar heritage or belief system
  5. A military rank given to naval recruits

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