Fish in stargazy pie (7)

I believe the answer is:

sardine

(Other definitions for sardine that I've seen before include "A diner's small fish" , "FRENCH FISH" , "Small pilchard" , "Fish (often tinned)" , "Swimmer" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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