What does the cryptic crossword clue "Before a party rent Twister (7)" mean?

The definition is "Twister". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). TORN (synonym of "rent") + A (abbreviation of "a") + DO (synonym of "party"); definition: "Twister" The answer is TORNADO.

Before a party rent Twister (7)

Independent Cryptic #11953 | 12 Across | 2025-01-30 flower

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