What does the cryptic crossword clue "Promising a fishy with head removed (10)" mean?

The definition is "Promising". The wordplay uses charade, deletion. A (abbreviation of "a") + SUSPICIOUS (synonym of "fishy") [deletion: "head"]; definition: "Promising" The answer is AUSPICIOUS.

Promising a fishy with head removed (10)

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