One who eats leftovers? (9)

I believe the answer is:

scavenger

(Other definitions for scavenger that I've seen before include "Carrion-feeder" , "One feeds on carrion" , "Animal which feeds on refuse" , "street cleaner" , "Collector of useful waste" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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