Cryptic crossword clue
Vessel also lays bombs without opening protective items 11

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 11 letter word BRIGANDINES

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The straight part
We know that "protective items" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case protective items = brigandines.
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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Crossword Answer definitions

BRIGANDINES noun
  1. A coat of armor for the body, consisting of scales or plates, sometimes overlapping each other, generally of metal, and sewn to linen or other material.

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