Cryptic crossword clue
Vehicle loaded on board ship showing signs of damage 5

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

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The straight part

We know that "signs of damage" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case signs of damage = scars.

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 SCARS mean?

1. A permanent mark on the skin, sometimes caused by the healing of a wound.
2. (by extension) A permanent negative effect on someone's mind, caused by a traumatic experience.
3. Any permanent mark resulting from damage.

1. To mark the skin permanently.
2. To form a scar.
3. To affect deeply in a traumatic manner.

1. A cliff or rock outcrop.
2. A rock in the sea breaking out from the surface of the water.
3. A bare rocky place on the side of a hill or mountain.

1. A marine food fish, the scarus or parrotfish (family Scaridae).

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