Cryptic crossword clue
They can see half a dozen vessels 7

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

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Buddy explains!

The straight part
We know that "They can see" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case they can see = viewers.
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 VIEWERS mean?

VIEWERS noun
  1. Someone who views a spectacle; an onlooker or spectator.
  2. Someone who watches television.
  3. Any optical device used to view photographic slides.
  4. A program that displays the contents of a file.
  5. The manager of a colliery, who directs its workings and ventilation.

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