What does the cryptic crossword clue "Small bird with red bird’s tail getting yanked (8)" mean?

The definition is "yanked". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). WREN (synonym="bird") + CHE (abbreviation="red") + D (synonym="bird's") = WRENCHED; definition: "yanked" The answer is WRENCHED.

Small bird with red bird’s tail getting yanked (8)

Guardian Cryptic #29341 | 26 Across | 2024-03-27 flower

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