What does the cryptic crossword clue "Strong wind ruptured flap (7)" mean?

The definition is "flap". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). TORN (synonym="ruptured") + ADO (synonym="flap = fuss, as in “much ado about nothing”") = TORNADO; definition: "Strong wind" The answer is TORNADO.

Strong wind ruptured flap (7)

Independent Cryptic #11761 | 22 Across | 2024-06-20 flower

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