What does the cryptic crossword clue "Vandal toppled crane that's shrouded in fog (9)" mean?

The definition is "Vandal". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of CRANE (synonym="CRANE") + MIST (synonym="MIST") = MISCREANT; definition: "Vandal" The answer is MISCREANT.

Vandal toppled crane that's shrouded in fog (9)

Guardian Cryptic #29053 | 15 Down | 2023-04-25 flower

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