What does the cryptic crossword clue "Fish and chips are rather pricey at first (4)" mean?

The definition is "Fish". The wordplay uses acrostic. first letters of "chips are rather pricey" = CARP; definition: "Fish" The answer is CARP.

Fish and chips are rather pricey at first (4)

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