What does the cryptic crossword clue "Cheapskate has yen for being unhappy (6)" mean?

The definition is "being unhappy". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). MISER (synonym="Cheapskate") + Y (abbreviation="yen") = MISERY; definition: "being unhappy" The answer is MISERY.

Cheapskate has yen for being unhappy (6)

Times Cryptic #29081 | 17 Across | 2024-11-22 flower

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