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That female ahead is fond of fish (5)

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I believe the answer is:

heron

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'fond of fish' is the definition.
The answer and definition can be both animals as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps they are linked in a way I don't understand?

'that female ahead' is the wordplay.
'that female' becomes 'her' ('her' refers to a woman).
'ahead' becomes 'on' (synonyms).
'her'+'on'='HERON'

'is' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for heron that I've seen before include "flier" , "Large British wading bird" , "Long-legged long-necked wading bird" , "One bird" , "Large fish-eating bird" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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