What does the cryptic crossword clue "Angler pulled up unknown fish (4)" mean?

The definition is "fish". The wordplay uses charade, reversal. ROD (synonym of "Angler") + Y (synonym of "unknown") [reversal: "pulled"]; definition: "fish" The answer is DORY.

Angler pulled up unknown fish (4)

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