Cryptic crossword clue
Sailor tucking into biscuits, quality items 12

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 12 letter word CRACKERJACKS

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
C
R
A
C
K
E
R
J
A
C
K
S

Buddy explains!

The straight part
We know that "quality items" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case quality items = crackerjacks.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does CRACKERJACKS mean?

CRACKERJACKS noun
  1. An exceptionally fine or excellent thing or person.
  2. An expert or top-rated individual (e.g., a marksman).
CRACKERJACKS noun
  1. (in the plural) The traditional blue uniforms of the enlisted men of the US Navy.
  2. A U.S. Navy sailor.
  3. Popcorn candied in molasses-flavored caramel and peanuts.

Latest crossword clues with full explanations