What does the cryptic crossword clue "Scrap clue for malted bun (14)" mean?

The definition is "Scrap". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). ROUGH (synonym="ROUGH") + AND (synonym="AND") + TUMBLE (synonym="TUMBLE") = ROUGHANDTUMBLE; definition: "Scrap" The answer is ROUGHANDTUMBLE.

Scrap clue for malted bun (14)

Independent Cryptic #11623 | 16 Across | 2024-01-11 flower

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