What does the cryptic crossword clue "Recipient of handouts has urge to stop saving (6)" mean?

The definition is "Recipient of handouts". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). EGG (synonym="to urge/to encourage one to do something") in BAR (synonym="to stop/to prohibit someone from doing or going") = BEGGAR; definition: "Recipient of handouts" The answer is BEGGAR.

Recipient of handouts has urge to stop saving (6)

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