What does the cryptic crossword clue "Sherry sadly unopened (7)" mean?

The definition is "Sherry". The wordplay uses charade, deletion. DOLOROSO (synonym of "sadly") [beheading: "unopened"]; definition: "Sherry" The answer is OLOROSO.

Sherry sadly unopened (7)

Guardian Cryptic #28996 | 18 Down | 2023-02-17 flower

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