What does the cryptic crossword clue "Number of vessels filled with melted ices, most soft (9)" mean?

The definition is "most soft". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of FLEET (synonym="number of vessels") + ICES (synonym="ICES") = FLEECIEST; definition: "most soft" The answer is FLEECIEST.

Number of vessels filled with melted ices, most soft (9)

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