What does the cryptic crossword clue "Lament women's trouble (4)" mean?

The definition is "Lament". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). W (abbreviation="women's") + AIL (abbreviation="trouble") = WAIL; definition: "Lament" The answer is WAIL.

Lament women's trouble (4)

Daily Mail Cryptic #17188 | 2 Down | 2023-09-19 flower

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