What does the cryptic crossword clue "One grieving and smarting over argument with king (8)" mean?

The definition is "One grieving". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). SORE (synonym of "smarting") + ROW (abbreviation of "argument") + R (abbreviation of "king"); definition: "One grieving" The answer is SORROWER.

One grieving and smarting over argument with king (8)

Times Cryptic #29032 | 15 Across | 2024-09-26 flower

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