Crossword Genius

So-called lion/man hybrid (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

nominal

'so-called' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

'lionman hybrid' is the wordplay.
'hybrid' is an anagram indicator (a hybrid is a mixture).
'lionman' anagrammed gives 'NOMINAL'.

(Other definitions for nominal that I've seen before include "So called" , "Token - lion man (anag)" , "Peppercorn rent" , "Minor" , "In name only or of token value (7)" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.
Want a hint initially instead of a full solution? Install my app