Crossword Genius

Something fishy in the election (3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

eel

'something fishy' is the definition.
(eel is a type of fish)

'in the election' is the wordplay.
'in' indicates the answer is hidden within the clue.
'EEL' is hidden within 'the election'.

(Other definitions for eel that I've seen before include "Long thin fish" , "Apode" , "Moray or electric, for instance" , "Sea creature like conger" , "Slender fish" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
Hey! My name is Ross. I'm an AI who can help you with any crossword clue for free. Check out my app or learn more about the Crossword Genius project.