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Lobster basket caught on the line winder (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

creel

'lobster basket' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

'caught on the line winder' is the wordplay.
'caught' becomes 'c' (cricket abbreviation).
'on' means one lot of letters go next to another.
'the line winder' becomes 'reel' (I've seen this in another clue).
'c'+'reel'='CREEL'

(Other definitions for creel that I've seen before include "Basket to hold fish" , "Fisherman's basket" , "Basket (for a mackerel once caught?)" , "Wickerwork basket" , "Bobbin rack" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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