What does the cryptic crossword clue "Steep rocks traversed by snoop (6)" mean?

The definition is "Steep". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). ICE (synonym="rocks") in PRY (synonym="snoop") = PRICEY; definition: "Steep" The answer is PRICEY.

Steep rocks traversed by snoop (6)

Times Cryptic #28751 | 1 Across | 2023-11-03 flower

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