Cryptic crossword clue
Quality of work key with crew in at least three boats 13

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 13 letter word CRAFTSMANSHIP

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The straight part
We know that "Quality of work" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case quality of work = craftsmanship.
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.
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What does CRAFTSMANSHIP mean?

CRAFTSMANSHIP noun
  1. The quality of being a craftsman.
  2. An example of a craftsman's work.

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