What does the cryptic crossword clue "Silver and such like? One investigates prices (7)" mean?

The definition is "Silver and such like?". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). PI (synonym="Private Investigator – one investigates") + RATES (synonym="prices") = PIRATES; definition: "Silver and such like?" The answer is PIRATES.

Silver and such like? One investigates prices (7)

Guardian Cryptic #28935 | 13 Across | 2022-12-08 flower

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