Cryptic crossword clue
They enable crustacean to sense mate on half of upturned ship 5

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word PALPI

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The straight part
We know that "They enable crustacean to sense" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case they enable crustacean to sense = palpi.
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 PALPI mean?

PALPI noun
  1. Palp (invertebrate appendage)

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