Cryptic crossword clue
Worries about a fleet's first vessels 7

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word CARAFES

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

CARAFES noun
  1. A bottle, usually glass and with a flared lip, used for serving water, wine, or other beverages.
  2. A glass pot with a spout for pouring, used for both serving coffee and as a receptacle during the brewing process.

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