What does the cryptic crossword clue "Cowardly to react thus to being hurt? (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.

Cowardly to react thus to being hurt? (6)

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