What does the cryptic crossword clue "Type of solid fish almost, not about to be caught (8)" mean?

The definition is "Type of solid". The wordplay uses a reversal. PLA (synonym="NOT backwards") + NOT (reversal="NOT") + IC (synonym="NOT backwards") = PLATONIC; definition: "Type of solid" The answer is PLATONIC.

Type of solid fish almost, not about to be caught (8)

Times Cryptic #29107 | 9 Across | 2024-12-23 flower

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