Cryptic crossword clue
Vehicle reversing by a line of boats 5

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

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The straight part
We know that "of boats" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case of boats = naval.
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 NAVAL mean?

NAVAL adjective
  1. Of or relating to a navy.
  2. Of or relating to ships in general.

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