What does the cryptic crossword clue "Ways to secure love that inspires pity (6)" mean?

The definition is "Ways". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). O (synonym="zero, love") in PATHS (synonym="PATHS") = PATHOS; definition: "that inspires pity" The answer is PATHOS.

Ways to secure love that inspires pity (6)

Guardian Cryptic #27759 | 3 Down | 2019-03-04 flower

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