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Way to get batter out of some fish? (5)

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I believe the answer is:

catch

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I believe this clue is a quadruple definition!!

'way' is the first definition.
(thesaurus)

'to get' is the second definition.
('catch' can be a synonym of 'get')

'batter' is the third definition.
The answer and definition can be both related to change as well as being verbs in their base form.
Perhaps they are linked in a way I don't understand?

'out of' acts as a link.

'some fish?' is the fourth definition.
'catch' can be an answer for 'fish?' (fishing is a kind of catching). I am not sure about the 'some' bit.

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for catch that I've seen before include "fellow hooked for matrimony?" , "Arrest" , "Hidden problem; trap" , "Ensnare" , "Good match" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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