What does the cryptic crossword clue "Dutch proprietor has depressing experience (6)" mean?

The definition is "depressing experience". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). D (first_letter="Dutch") + OWNER (synonym="proprietor") = DOWNER; definition: "depressing experience" The answer is DOWNER.

Dutch proprietor has depressing experience (6)

Daily Mail Cryptic #17561 | 23 Down | 2025-02-24 flower

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