What does the cryptic crossword clue "Italian heiress left to confront heartless idea (6)" mean?

The definition is "Italian heiress". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). PORT (synonym="‘left’ side of a ship") + IA (synonym="‘heartless I de A ‘") = PORTIA; definition: "Italian heiress" The answer is PORTIA.

Italian heiress left to confront heartless idea (6)

Guardian Cryptic #29102 | 1 Across | 2023-06-21 flower

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