Cryptic crossword clue
Water engulfing one sailor left in Pacific 9

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word PEACEABLE

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The straight part
We know that "Pacific" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case pacific = peaceable.
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 PEACEABLE mean?

PEACEABLE adjective
  1. Favouring peace rather than conflict; not aggressive, tending to avoid violence (of people, actions etc.).
  2. Characterized by peace; peaceful, tranquil.

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