What does the cryptic crossword clue "Newspaper seller in survey wanting youth back (7)" mean?

The definition is "Newspaper seller". The wordplay uses charade, reversal. SCAN (synonym of "survey") + LAD (synonym of "youth") [reversal: "back"]; definition: "Newspaper seller" The answer is SCANDAL.

Newspaper seller in survey wanting youth back (7)

Guardian Cryptic #29700 | 1 Across | 2025-05-21 flower

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