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Craft succeeded in seconds (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

ships

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'seconds' is the definition.
The answer and definition can be both man-made objects as well as being plural nouns.
Maybe there's a link between them I don't understand?

'craft succeeded' is the wordplay.
'craft' becomes 'ship' (ship is a kind of craft).
'succeeded' becomes 's' (genealogical abbreviation).
'ship'+'s'='SHIPS'

'in' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for ships that I've seen before include "Maritime transport" , "Sea vessels" , "Large boats" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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