What does the cryptic crossword clue "Sailor recalled terrible night in the sea (7)" mean?

The definition is "in the sea". The wordplay uses a reversal. anagram of AB (synonym="AB") + NIGHT (synonym="NIGHT") = BATHING; definition: "in the sea" The answer is BATHING.

Sailor recalled terrible night in the sea (7)

Independent Cryptic #11748 | 19 Across | 2024-06-05 flower

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