What does the cryptic crossword clue "Loneliness and anxiety after loss of heart (8)" mean?

The definition is "Loneliness". The wordplay uses a deletion. SOLI (synonym="SOLI") + TUDE (synonym="anxiety") = SOLITUDE; definition: "Loneliness" The answer is SOLITUDE.

Loneliness and anxiety after loss of heart (8)

Times Cryptic #28907 | 28 Across | 2024-05-03 flower

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