What does the cryptic crossword clue "Cut hair whimsically and cause anguish (8)" mean?

The definition is "anguish". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). DIS (synonym="DIS") + TRESS (synonym="TRESS") = DISTRESS; definition: "anguish" The answer is DISTRESS.

Cut hair whimsically and cause anguish (8)

Independent Cryptic #11731 | 29 Across | 2024-05-16 flower

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