What does the cryptic crossword clue "Cause of suffering — not having a second bottle! (7)" mean?

The definition is "Cause of suffering". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). S (synonym="second") + COUR (synonym="COUR") + GE (synonym="GE") = SCOURGE; definition: "Cause of suffering —" The answer is SCOURGE.

Cause of suffering — not having a second bottle! (7)

Guardian Cryptic #29024 | 25 Across | 2023-03-22 flower

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