What does the cryptic crossword clue "Painful experience, heartless sort of 3 (4)" mean?

This cryptic clue uses wordplay to arrive at the answer. Visit the page for progressive hints — definition, wordplay type, and a full step-by-step explanation.

Painful experience, heartless sort of 3 (4)

Times Sunday #5000 | 24 Down | 2022-03-27 flower

← Back to puzzle

Visit Times's puzzle site →