What does the cryptic crossword clue "Destroying protection from the sun – American becomes red (9)" mean?

The definition is "Destroying". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). SH (synonym="SH") + RED (synonym="RED") + DING (synonym="”protection from the sun”") = SHREDDING; definition: "Destroying" The answer is SHREDDING.

Destroying protection from the sun – American becomes red (9)

Guardian Cryptic #29307 | 15 Down | 2024-02-16 flower

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