Cryptic crossword clue
Fish — one snoozing? 6

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word KIPPER

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The straight part
We know that "Fish/one snoozing?" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case fish/one snoozing? = kipper.
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What does KIPPER mean?

KIPPER noun
  1. A split, salted and smoked herring or salmon.
  2. A male salmon after spawning.
  3. (RAF World War II code name) A patrol to protect fishing boats in the Irish and North Seas against attack from the air.
  4. (naval slang) A torpedo.
KIPPER verb
  1. To prepare (a herring or similar fish) by splitting, salting, and smoking.
KIPPER noun
  1. (often with capital) A member or supporter of UKIP (UK Independence Party).
KIPPER adjective
  1. Amorous
  2. Lively; light-footed; nimble

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