What does the cryptic crossword clue "That is an expression of pain in 16 down? (2,3)" mean?

The definition is "That is". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). OW (synonym="OW") in TIT (synonym="a stupid person or a woman’s breast – take your pick/booby/first part of the solution to 16 down") = TOWIT; definition: "That is" The answer is TOWIT.

That is an expression of pain in 16 down? (2,3)

Guardian Cryptic #29282 | 3 Down | 2024-01-18 flower

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