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Horrid sailor admitted? It's feasible (6)

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I believe the answer is:

viable

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'it's feasible' is the definition.
(synonyms)

'horrid sailor admitted?' is the wordplay.
'horrid' becomes 'vile' (I am not sure about this - if you are sure you should give a lot more credence to this answer).
'sailor' becomes 'ab' (abbreviation for able seaman).
'admitted?' indicates putting letters inside (inserted letters are admitted in).
'vile' enclosing 'ab' is 'VIABLE'.

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(Other definitions for viable that I've seen before include "Having a chance of success" , "Able to function, grow normally" , "Fumbled" , "Capable of independent life" , "reasonable hope of success" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.
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