What does the cryptic crossword clue "Sweetener upset team following a dispute (9)" mean?

The definition is "Sweetener". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). anagram of SPAR (synonym="SPAR") + TEAM (synonym="TEAM") + A (synonym="A") = ASPARTAME; definition: "Sweetener" The answer is ASPARTAME.

Sweetener upset team following a dispute (9)

Guardian Cryptic #29046 | 14 Down | 2023-04-17 flower

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