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A tricky maths problem (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

asthma

'problem' is the definition.
(I have seen 'Respiratory problem ' mean 'asthma' so perhaps 'problem' could also mean 'asthma')

'a tricky maths' is the wordplay.
'tricky' indicates an anagram.
'maths' anagrammed gives 'sthma'.
'a'+'sthma'='ASTHMA'

(Other definitions for asthma that I've seen before include "Breathing complaint" , "Mat has difficult breathing" , "Physical disorder" , "Respiratory disorder with wheezing" , "Respiratory problem" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sun.
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