What does the cryptic crossword clue "Pike initially served with fruit (5)" mean?

The definition is "Pike". The wordplay uses acrostic, charade. S (first letter of "served") + PEAR (synonym of "fruit") [first letter: "initially"]; definition: "Pike" The answer is SPEAR.

Pike initially served with fruit (5)

Guardian Cryptic #29474 | 17 Across | 2024-08-29 flower

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