Cryptic crossword clue
Ships containing European in place of ordinary dabs 7

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

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

EXPERTS noun
  1. A person with extensive knowledge or ability in a given subject.
  2. A player ranking just below master.

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