Cryptic crossword clue
Fish in newspaper served up 3

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 3 letter word GAR

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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 = gar.
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 GAR mean?

GAR noun
  1. A spear.
GAR noun
  1. Any of several North American fish of the family Lepisosteidae that have long, narrow jaws.
  2. A garfish, Belone belone.
GAR verb
  1. To make, compel (someone to do something); to cause (something to be done).

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