Cryptic crossword clue
Fish for eels and small carp 7

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word SNIGGLE

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The straight part
We know that "Fish for eels" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case fish for eels = sniggle.
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 SNIGGLE mean?

SNIGGLE verb
  1. To chortle or chuckle; snicker (often used in contempt).
SNIGGLE verb
  1. To fish for eels by thrusting a baited hook into their dens.
  2. To catch by this means.
  3. To ensnare.
SNIGGLE verb
  1. To steal something of little value

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