Cryptic crossword clue
Sailor’s ceased to have sex, reportedly

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

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The straight part
We know that "Sailor’s ceased" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case sailor’s ceased = belayed.
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What does BELAYED mean?

BELAYED verb
  1. To surround; environ; enclose.
  2. To overlay; adorn.
  3. To besiege; invest; surround.
  4. To lie in wait for in order to attack; block up or obstruct.
  5. To make (a rope) fast by turning it around a fastening point such as a cleat or piton.
  6. To secure (a person) to a rope or (a rope) to a person.
  7. To lay aside; stop; cancel.
  8. The general command to stop or cease.

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