What does the cryptic crossword clue "Standard location containing a hanger-on (8)" mean?

The definition is "a hanger-on". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). PARA (synonym="Standard") + SITE (synonym="location") = PARASITE; definition: "a hanger-on" The answer is PARASITE.

Standard location containing a hanger-on (8)

Daily Mail Cryptic #17112 | 21 Across | 2023-06-05 flower

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