What does the cryptic crossword clue "Second donkey wandering afar to small tree (9)" mean?

The definition is "tree". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of ASS (synonym="donkey + an anagram (wandering") + AFAR (synonym="AFAR") + S (synonym="second") + S (synonym="second") = SASSAFRAS; definition: "tree" The answer is SASSAFRAS.

Second donkey wandering afar to small tree (9)

Guardian Cryptic #29534 | 27 Across | 2024-11-07 flower

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