Cryptic crossword clue
Revolutionary sailor has to pose holding opponents helmet 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "helmet" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case helmet = basinet.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does BASINET mean?

BASINET noun
  1. A light helmet, at first open, but later made with a visor.

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