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Overcook the fish? (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

char

I believe this clue is a double definition.

'overcook' is the first definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

'fish' is the second definition.
(char is a kind of fish)

'the' is the link.

(Other definitions for char that I've seen before include "way to make carbon" , "Daily cleaner; burn" , "Burn slightly" , "Partially burn; fish" , "Make black by burning, or a small trout" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail and the Evening Standard.
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