What does the cryptic crossword clue "Gripping part of hobby enthusiast alone has assimilated (5)" mean?

The definition is "Gripping". The wordplay uses a hidden word. Hidden in "gripping part of hobby enthusiasT ALONe has assimilated" The answer is TALON.

Gripping part of hobby enthusiast alone has assimilated (5)

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