What does the cryptic crossword clue "Sniper who lost control (9)" mean?

The definition is "control". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of SNIPER (synonym="lost") + WHO (synonym="WHO") = OWNERSHIP The answer is OWNERSHIP.

Sniper who lost control (9)

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