Cryptic crossword clue
Unwelcome visitors on a ship, but they pay for their keep 8

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word BOARDERS

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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What does BOARDERS mean?

BOARDERS noun
  1. A pupil who lives at school during term time.
  2. Someone who pays for meals and lodging in a house rather than a hotel.
  3. One who boards a vehicle.
  4. A sailor attacking an enemy ship by boarding her, or one repelling such attempts by an enemy.
  5. Someone who takes part in a boardsport, such as surfing or snowboarding.

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