Fish for man leaving campanile (6)

I believe the answer is:

plaice

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'fish' is the definition.
(plaice is a kind of fish)

I can't explain the remainder of the clue.

(Other definitions for plaice that I've seen before include "N. Atlantic flatfish" , "Tasty flatfish I place here" , "A succulent flat-fish" , "Large flat fish" , "The fish sounds as if it hits the spot" .)

I've seen this clue in the Irish Times.

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