Crossword Genius

Bring up forecast for fantastic captain (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

nemo

'fantastic captain' is the definition.
(character from 20,000 Leagues Under the Seas)

'bring up forecast' is the wordplay.
'bring up' is a reversal indicator.
'forecast' becomes 'omen' (synonyms).
'omen' written backwards gives 'NEMO'.

'for' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for nemo that I've seen before include "- me impune lacessit (motto of Scotland)" , "Jules Verne's submarine captain" , "Captain of the Nautilus" , "Captain brought to book" , "Jules Verne captain" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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