What does the cryptic crossword clue "Pains to pick up with lots of facial hair? (10)" mean?

The definition is "Pains". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). HEAR (synonym="pick up") + TACHES (synonym="lots of facial hair – more than one tache anyway") = HEARTACHES; definition: "Pains" The answer is HEARTACHES.

Pains to pick up with lots of facial hair? (10)

Times Cryptic #28574 | 26 Across | 2023-04-11 flower

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