What does the cryptic crossword clue "Malcontent gambler cleared out with pained expression (6)" mean?

The definition is "Malcontent". The wordplay uses charade, parts. GR (middle of "gambler") + OUCH (synonym of "pained expression") [outer letters: "cleared out"]; definition: "Malcontent" The answer is GROUCH.

Malcontent gambler cleared out with pained expression (6)

Times Cryptic #29218 | 6 Across | 2025-05-01 flower

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