What does the cryptic crossword clue "Newsreader briefly struggles with little fish (9)" mean?

The definition is "little fish". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). ANCHO (synonym="r") + VIES (synonym=""struggles"") = ANCHOVIES; definition: "little fish" The answer is ANCHOVIES.

Newsreader briefly struggles with little fish (9)

Guardian Cryptic #29186 | 28 Across | 2023-09-27 flower

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