What does the cryptic crossword clue "It's used when serving starter of tinned fish (4)" mean?

The definition is "It's used when serving". The wordplay uses acrostic, charade. T (first letter of "tinned") + RAY (synonym of "fish") [first letter: "starter"]; definition: "It's used when serving" The answer is TRAY.

It's used when serving starter of tinned fish (4)

Guardian Cryptic #28951 | 21 Across | 2022-12-27 flower

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