Scrap from particles on the house (4)
I believe the answer is:
tile
'the house' is the definition.
The definition and answer can be both man-made objects as well as being singular nouns.
Maybe they are linked in a way I don't understand?
'scrap from particles' is the wordplay.
'from' indicates named letters should be taken away.
'particles' with 'scrap' taken away is 'TILE'.
'on' acts as a link.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for tile that I've seen before include "Thin rectangular slab to cover surfaces" , "Thin slab of fired clay" , "Roof slabs" , "Thin slab of ceramic or slate" , "Ceramic rectangle" .)