Cryptic crossword clue
Tough situation for some sailor to return 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "Tough situation" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case tough situation = rattrap.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does RATTRAP mean?

RATTRAP noun
  1. A device (trap) used to catch rats.
  2. A dilapidated building, a place that is run down and unsanitary.
  3. A difficult, entangling situation.

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