Cryptic crossword clue
As fish may be served, celebrate catching one 8

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word BONELESS

I've seen this crossword clue in The Sunday Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "As fish may be served" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case as fish may be served = boneless.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does BONELESS mean?

BONELESS adjective
  1. Without bones, especially as pertaining to meat or poultry prepared for eating.
  2. Lacking strength, courage, or resolve; spineless.

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