What does the cryptic crossword clue "Scrap pinched by adversary, look around for food (6)" mean?

The definition is "food". The wordplay uses charade, container. RAG (synonym of "Scrap") + FOE (synonym of "adversary,") [container: "pinched"]; definition: "look around for food" The answer is Forage.

Scrap pinched by adversary, look around for food (6)

Telegraph Prize Cryptic #3081 | 6 Down | 2020-11-08 flower

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