Cryptic crossword clue
Ships they’re scrapping about to be saved 10

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word FREIGHTERS

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

FREIGHTERS noun
  1. One who loads a ship, or one who charters and loads a ship.
  2. One employed in receiving and forwarding freight.
  3. One for whom freight is transported.
  4. A vessel used mainly to carry freight; a cargo ship.

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