What does the cryptic crossword clue "Cold hand uncharged? (11)" mean?

The wordplay uses a deletion. PASS (synonym="hand") + ION (synonym="ION") + LESS (synonym="without ions that would have electric charge=") = PASSIONLESS The answer is PASSIONLESS.

Cold hand uncharged? (11)

Guardian Cryptic #29599 | 13 Across | 2025-01-23 flower

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