What does the cryptic crossword clue "A group of sailors called out to be added (6)" mean?

The definition is "be added". The wordplay uses a homophone (sounds like). A + CCRUE (sounds like [called out] CREW [group of sailors]) The answer is ACCRUE.

A group of sailors called out to be added (6)

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