What does the cryptic crossword clue "Down second wine (6)" mean?

The definition is "Down". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). MO (abbreviation="second") + ROSE (synonym="wine") = MOROSE; definition: "Down" The answer is Morose.

Down second wine (6)

Telegraph Prize Cryptic #3031 | 22 Down | 2019-11-24 flower

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