What does the cryptic crossword clue "Fish around river channel (6)" mean?

The definition is "Fish". The wordplay uses charade, container. TENCH (synonym of "Fish") + R (synonym of "river") [container: "around"]; definition: "channel" The answer is TRENCH.

Fish around river channel (6)

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