What does the cryptic crossword clue "Pastry Lee Mack shortly demolished bit by bit (9)" mean?

The definition is "bit". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of PIE (synonym="=pastry") + LEE (synonym="LEE") + MAC (synonym="MAC") = PIECEMEAL; definition: "bit by bit" The answer is PIECEMEAL.

Pastry Lee Mack shortly demolished bit by bit (9)

Independent Cryptic #11711 | 10 Across | 2024-04-23 flower

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