What does the cryptic crossword clue "Recalled rubbish guide for one who interrogates? (9)" mean?

The definition is "o ne who int errogates". The wordplay uses a reversal. ROT (reversal="ROT") + MENTOR (synonym="MENTOR") = TORMENTOR The answer is TORMENTOR.

Recalled rubbish guide for one who interrogates? (9)

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