What does the cryptic crossword clue "Crack troops guarding European waters (4)" mean?

The definition is "waters". The wordplay uses charade, container. SAS (synonym of "Crack troops") + E (synonym of "European") [container: "guarding"]; definition: "waters" The answer is SEAS.

Crack troops guarding European waters (4)

Times Cryptic #29181 | 15 Across | 2025-03-19 flower

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