Cryptic crossword clue
Sailor absorbed by issue — one can’t sink lower than that! 6

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word SEABED

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The straight part
We know that "one can’t sink lower than that" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case one can’t sink lower than that = seabed.
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 SEABED mean?

SEABED noun
  1. The floor or bottom of the sea or ocean.

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