What does the cryptic crossword clue "Deeply explore feeling unhappy after exercises (9)" mean?

The definition is "Deeply explore". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). DRILL (synonym="exercises") + DOWN (synonym="feeling unhappy") = DRILLDOWN The answer is DRILLDOWN.

Deeply explore feeling unhappy after exercises (9)

Independent Cryptic #12158 | 27 Across | 2025-09-26 flower

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