Cryptic crossword clue
After short time, lines put over end of dinghy producing fish 5

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word MOLLY

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The straight part
We know that "fish" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case fish = molly.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does MOLLY mean?

MOLLY noun
  1. A woman or girl, especially of low status.
  2. An effeminate male, a male homosexual.
  3. Pure MDMA powder.
  4. A mollemoke.
  5. A female cat, a she-cat (usually spayed)
  6. A bird, the wagtail.
  7. A molly bolt.
MOLLY verb
  1. To engage in (male) homosexual activity with.
MOLLY noun
  1. A fish of the genus Poecilia, except for those known as guppies.

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