Cryptic crossword clue
Recompenses for jettisoning barrel from sailboat at sea 7

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word SOLATIA

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The straight part
We know that "Recompenses" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case recompenses = solatia.
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 SOLATIA mean?

SOLATIA noun
  1. A form of compensation for emotional rather than physical or financial harm.
  2. Intangible or emotional compensation.

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