Cryptic crossword clue
Skilled craftsman? 10

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "Skilled craftsman" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case skilled craftsman = shipwright.
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 SHIPWRIGHT mean?

SHIPWRIGHT noun
  1. A person who designs, builds and repairs ships, especially wooden ones.

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