Fish That's Red When It Yields a Misleading Clue

This page is the CodyCross answer for the clue below from Nordic Wonders, Group 1952, Puzzle 1 (Waterfront Cities).

Question is: Fish That's Red When It Yields a Misleading Clue

and the answer is: HERRING

Word Meaning:

HERRING — A type of small, oily fish of the genus Clupea, often used as food.

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