What does the cryptic crossword clue "Scowl from forbidding expert (7)" mean?

The definition is "Scowl". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). GRIM (synonym="forbidding") + ACE (abbreviation="expert") = GRIMACE; definition: "Scowl" The answer is GRIMACE.

Scowl from forbidding expert (7)

Daily Mail Cryptic #17376 | 6 Down | 2024-06-10 flower

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