What does the cryptic crossword clue "Windstorm split American party (7)" mean?

The definition is "Windstorm". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). TORN (synonym="split") + A (abbreviation="American") + DO (abbreviation="party") = TORNADO; definition: "Windstorm" The answer is TORNADO.

Windstorm split American party (7)

Daily Mail Cryptic #16982 | 27 Across | 2022-12-05 flower

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