In Dakar, mariners sail with inevitable consequence (5)

I believe the answer is:

karma

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'inevitable consequence' is the definition.
'karma' can be an answer for 'consequence' (karma is cosmic consequence). I am not certain of the 'inevitable' bit.

'in dakar mariners sail' is the wordplay.
'in' says the answer is hidden in the clue.
'KARMA' is hidden in the letters of 'dakar mariners sail'.

'with' is the link.

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(Other definitions for karma that I've seen before include "Actions determining destiny" , "Buddhist fate; destiny" , "Destiny, of Buddhism and Hinduism" , "reaping what's sown" , "Hindu destiny" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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