Question 1

What does the cryptic crossword clue "Fish, duck and butter twists (6)" mean?

Accepted Answer

The definition is "Fish,". The wordplay uses charade, reversal. NIL (synonym of "duck") + RAM (synonym of "butter") [reversal: "twists"]; definition: "Fish," The answer is MARLIN.

Question 2

What is the answer to "Fish, duck and butter twists (6)"?

Accepted Answer

The answer is MARLIN.

Fish, duck and butter twists (6)

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