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Sailors find them accommodating (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

berths

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'sailors' is the definition.
The definition and answer can be both man-made objects as well as being plural nouns.
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(Other definitions for berths that I've seen before include "Bunks; moorings" , "Beds on ship or train" , "Beds on boats" , "Docks" , "Beds in cabins" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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