Cryptic crossword clue
We object over having fish with fruit for sweet 9

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word SUGARPLUM

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The straight part
We know that "sweet" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case sweet = sugarplum.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does SUGARPLUM mean?

SUGARPLUM noun
  1. A round or oval sweet/piece of candy made of boiled sugar.
  2. A piece of flattery.
  3. Term of endearment: sweetheart, darling.

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