Cryptic crossword clue
Blinking fishy? 5

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

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The straight part
We know that "Blinking" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case blinking = ruddy.
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 RUDDY mean?

RUDDY noun
  1. A ruddy duck.
  2. A ruddy ground dove.
RUDDY verb
  1. To make reddish in colour.
RUDDY adjective
  1. Reddish in color, especially of the face, fire, or sky.
  2. A mild intensifier, expressing irritation.
RUDDY adverb
  1. A mild intensifier, expressing irritation.

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