What does the cryptic crossword clue "Sea creature in oddly overlooked pulp film spooked mum (8)" mean?

The definition is "Sea creature". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of UP (synonym="UP") + FILM (synonym="FILM") + SH (synonym="quiet!; silence; mum") = LUMPFISH The answer is LUMPFISH.

Sea creature in oddly overlooked pulp film spooked mum (8)

Independent Cryptic #12074 | 5 Across | 2025-06-20 flower

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