What does the cryptic crossword clue "Aggrieved parties getting hold of a scrounger (8)" mean?

The definition is "scrounger". The wordplay uses anagram, charade. anagram of PARTIES ("parties") + A (synonym of "hold") [anagram: "Aggrieved"] = PARASITE; definition: "scrounger" The answer is PARASITE.

Aggrieved parties getting hold of a scrounger (8)

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