What does the cryptic crossword clue "Cadet wanting adult in plane? (4)" mean?

The definition is "plane?". The wordplay uses a deletion. TR (synonym="TR") + EE (synonym="=cadet; “wanting adult (=A") = TREE; definition: "plane?" The answer is TREE.

Cadet wanting adult in plane? (4)

Independent Cryptic #11922 | 27 Across | 2024-12-25 flower

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