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Use cheaper packaging on fish in basket (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

creel

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'basket' is the definition.
(basket for holding fish)

'use cheaper packaging on fish' is the wordplay.
I cannot really see how this works, but
'on' could be 're' ('on' can be mean 'with reference to') and 're' is found within the answer.
The remaining letters 'cel' is a valid word which might be clued in a way I don't understand.
This may be the basis of the clue (or it may be nonsense).

'in' is the link.

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(Other definitions for creel that I've seen before include "Container for fish" , "Angler's wicker basket" , "lobster basket" , "Fisherman's basket" , "Large fishing basket" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.
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