What does the cryptic crossword clue "Separated a group of deer? They will get the wind up (9)" mean?

The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). TORN (synonym="separated") + A (synonym="A") + DOES (synonym="group of deer") = TORNADOES The answer is TORNADOES.

Separated a group of deer? They will get the wind up (9)

Guardian Cryptic #29331 | 15 Down | 2024-03-15 flower

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