What does the cryptic crossword clue "Fish hard for baby to catch (4)" mean?

The definition is "Fish". The wordplay uses charade, container. H (synonym of "hard") + CUB (synonym of "baby") [container: "to catch"]; definition: "Fish" The answer is CHUB.

Fish hard for baby to catch (4)

Guardian Cryptic #23719 | 1 Down | 2006-03-21 flower

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