Cryptic crossword clue
Time worker on vessel, extremely hazy about program, gets bellicose 7-5

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 13 letter word TRIGGER-HAPPY

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The straight part
We know that "bellicose" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case bellicose = trigger-happy.
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 TRIGGER-HAPPY mean?

TRIGGER-HAPPY adjective
  1. Having a tendency or desire to shoot a firearm irresponsibly before adequately identifying the target.
  2. (by extension) Inclined to behave recklessly or violently at the slightest provocation.

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