What does the cryptic crossword clue "Choked elongated fish perished (9)" mean?

The definition is "Choked". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). GAR (synonym="‘elongated fish’") + ROTTED (synonym="‘perished’") = GARROTTED; definition: "Choked" The answer is GARROTTED.

Choked elongated fish perished (9)

Guardian Cryptic #29178 | 10 Across | 2023-09-18 flower

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