What does the cryptic crossword clue "Crustacean, a sort confused with fish (8)" mean?

The definition is "fish". The wordplay uses anagram, charade. anagram of ASORT ("a sort") + COD (synonym of "fish") [anagram: "confused"] = OSTRACOD; definition: "Crustacean," The answer is OSTRACOD.

Crustacean, a sort confused with fish (8)

Guardian Cryptic #29586 | 10 Across | 2025-01-08 flower

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