What does the cryptic crossword clue "Wander about to escape tiny tormentor (6)" mean?

The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). GAD (synonym="wander about") + FLY (synonym="to escape") = GADFLY The answer is GADFLY.

Wander about to escape tiny tormentor (6)

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