Crab or lobster catcher (3)

I believe the answer is:

pot

(Other definitions for pot that I've seen before include "Trophy; kitty" , "prize" , "It may call the kettle black" , "Kitty; marijuana" , "Sink (a snooker ball)" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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