What does the cryptic crossword clue "Auditor’s first letter held by Scargill? (8)" mean?

The definition is "Auditor's". The wordplay uses acrostic. EX (synonym="EX") + A (synonym=""first letter"") + MINER (synonym="Arthur "Scargill", leader of the 1984-85 miners' strike") = EXAMINER; definition: "Auditor's" The answer is EXAMINER.

Auditor’s first letter held by Scargill? (8)

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