What does the cryptic crossword clue "Sink filled with fifty fish (8)" mean?

The definition is "fish". The wordplay uses charade, container. FOUNDER (synonym of "Sink") + L (synonym of "fifty") [container: "filled"]; definition: "fish" The answer is Flounder.

Sink filled with fifty fish (8)

Telegraph Prize Cryptic #3064 | 17 Down | 2020-07-12 flower

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