Cryptic crossword clue
Fish with a pin, possibly 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "Fish/a pin, possibly" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case fish/a pin, possibly = gudgeon.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does GUDGEON mean?

GUDGEON noun
  1. A small freshwater fish, Gobio gobio, that is native to Eurasia.
  2. Any of various similar small fish of the family Eleotridae, often used as bait.
  3. A person apt to take the bait; one easily cheated or duped; also, an idiot.
  4. Something used to lure or tempt; bait, a lure.
GUDGEON verb
  1. To deprive (someone) fraudulently; to cheat, to dupe.
  2. To take the bait; to be defrauded or duped.
GUDGEON noun
  1. A circular or cylindrical fitting, often made of metal, into which a pin or pintle fits to create a hinge or pivoting joint.
  2. (specifically) In a vessel with a stern-mounted rudder: the fitting into which the pintle of the rudder fits, allowing the rudder to swing freely.

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