What does the cryptic crossword clue "Tease American over sweetheart (5)" mean?

The definition is "Tease". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). RAG (synonym of "Tease") + US (synonym of "American"); definition: "sweetheart" The answer is SUGAR.

Tease American over sweetheart (5)

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