Cryptic crossword clue
Lubricate to try to catch swimmer 7

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

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What does OILFISH mean?

OILFISH noun
  1. A snake mackerel, Ruvettus pretiosus, having a high content of wax esters instead of glyceride oils.

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