What does the cryptic crossword clue "Suffer with cold and perish? I've ripped coats (6)" mean?

The definition is "Suffer with cold". The wordplay uses a hidden word. SH (synonym="and") + IVE (literal="I've") + R (first_letter="ripped") = SHIVER; definition: "Suffer with cold" The answer is SHIVER.

Suffer with cold and perish? I've ripped coats (6)

Guardian Cryptic #29162 | 4 Across | 2023-08-30 flower

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