The Crossword Centre Clue-Writing Competition

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Clue no. 23: One of two fish rears half the litter: male parent’s share left abandoned

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A clue to FATHER-LASHER.
2 comments refer to this clue (from 2 competitors, 0 others)

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Comments on the clue
1.Rather wordy and 'one of two fish' could be a definition of almost anything fishy.
2.Litter does not work as an anagrind.