What does the cryptic crossword clue "Tough one overcoming evil, fragile thing? (3,7)" mean?

The definition is "fragile thing". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). TEASER (synonym="‘tough one’ like this puzzle") + VICE (synonym="‘evil’") = TEASERVICE; definition: "fragile thing?" The answer is TEASERVICE.

Tough one overcoming evil, fragile thing? (3,7)

Guardian Cryptic #29348 | 5 Down | 2024-04-04 flower

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