What does the cryptic crossword clue "Crustacean caught with light line by angler, perhaps (8)" mean?

The definition is "Crustacean". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). C (synonym="caught") + RAY (synonym="light line") + FISH (synonym="angler, perhaps") = CRAYFISH; definition: "Crustacean" The answer is CRAYFISH.

Crustacean caught with light line by angler, perhaps (8)

Times Cryptic #28573 | 19 Across | 2023-04-10 flower

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