What does the cryptic crossword clue "Hurt, a cook cut (4)" mean?

The definition is "Hurt,". The wordplay uses charade, deletion. A (abbreviation of "a") + CHEF (synonym of "cook") [curtailing: "cut"]; definition: "Hurt," The answer is Ache.

Hurt, a cook cut (4)

Telegraph Prize Cryptic #3069 | 7 Down | 2020-08-16 flower

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