Crossword Genius

Swimmer reveals what Ziggy Stardust had? (3,6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

red mullet

I believe this is a double definition.

'swimmer' is the first definition.
(red mullet is a kind of fish)

'what ziggy stardust had?' is the second definition.

'reveals' is the link.

(Other definitions for red mullet that I've seen before include "There's something fishy" , "Brightly coloured food fish" , "Fish -- dull meter (anag)" , "Tasty swimmer" , "one's gathered in net" .)

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