Cryptic crossword clue
Sharpest assessment for sailor?

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

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The straight part
We know that "Sharpest/assessment for sailor" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case sharpest/assessment for sailor = tartest.
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.
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What does TARTEST mean?

TARTEST adjective
  1. Sharp to the taste; acid; sour.
  2. (of wine) high or too high in acidity.
  3. Sharp; keen; severe.

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