What does the cryptic crossword clue "Pseudoscientist saving wife from crazed Salem witch (9)" mean?

The definition is "Pseudoscientist". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of SALEM (synonym="SALEM") + ITCH (synonym="ITCH") = ALCHEMIST; definition: "Pseudoscientist" The answer is ALCHEMIST.

Pseudoscientist saving wife from crazed Salem witch (9)

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