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Genuine-sounding fishing companion of Rod (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

reel

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'fishing companion of rod' is the definition.
I can't tell whether this defines the answer.

'genuine-sounding' is the wordplay.
'genuine' becomes 'real' (similar in meaning).
'sounding' shows a homophone (sound like).
'real' sounds like 'REEL'.

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(Other definitions for reel that I've seen before include "energetic dance" , "Whirl around" , "spin" , "Scottish/Irish dance" , "Stagger in Irish dance" .)

I've seen this clue in The Hindu.
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