Cryptic crossword clue
Sailor’s cry, abandoning a boat 3

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 3 letter word HOY

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

HOY noun
  1. A small coaster vessel, usually sloop-rigged, used in conveying passengers and goods, or as a tender to larger vessels in port.
HOY verb
  1. To incite; to drive onward.
HOY interjection
  1. Ho!, hallo!, stop!
HOY verb
  1. To throw.

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