What does the cryptic crossword clue "Audibly react to blow, maybe, being cowardly (6)" mean?

The definition is "cowardly". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). YELL (synonym="YELL") + OW (synonym="OW") = YELLOW; definition: "cowardly" The answer is YELLOW.

Audibly react to blow, maybe, being cowardly (6)

Times Cryptic #28597 | 26 Across | 2023-05-08 flower

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