Wrote a drama about a lot of ships (6)

I believe the answer is:

armada

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'a lot of ships' is the definition.

'wrote a drama' is the wordplay.
'a drama' anagrams to 'ARMADA'.
Though, I'm not sure how the anagram is indicated.

'about' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for armada that I've seen before include "1588 sea battle" , "The Spanish force" , "Naval fighting force" , "lot of craft" , "Large Spanish fleet" .)

I've seen this clue in The Daily Express.

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