Cryptic crossword clue
Seamen hit rocks, struggling with this? 9

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word MAINSHEET

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The straight part
We know that "this?" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case this? = mainsheet.
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 MAINSHEET mean?

MAINSHEET noun
  1. The rope connected to and controlling the mainsail.

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