Cryptic crossword clue
Fish? Fifty caught by sailor, a fantastic score 9

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word ALBACORES

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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 = albacores.
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What does ALBACORES mean?

ALBACORES noun
  1. A large marine fish Thunnus alalunga of warm seas, having edible flesh.

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