Cryptic crossword clue
Way to cook ocean fish, initially 4-3

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 plus 3 letter word DEEP FRY

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The straight part
We know that "Way to cook" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case way to cook = deep fry.
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 DEEP FRY mean?

DEEP FRY noun
  1. A heated cooking pan or appliance used to deep-fry foods.
DEEP FRY verb
  1. To cook (food) by deep-frying.

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