What does the cryptic crossword clue "Cut kills fish (7)" mean?

The definition is "Cut". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). TOPS (synonym of "kills") + IDE (synonym of "fish"); definition: "Cut" The answer is TOPSIDE.

Cut kills fish (7)

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