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Hardhearted pros pains... (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

aches

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This clue might be a double definition.

'hardhearted pros' is the first definition.
Although both the answer and definition are plural nouns, I can't see how they can define each other.

'pains' is the second definition.
(ache is a kind of pain)

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for aches that I've seen before include "Hurts; yearns" , "Gives a dull pain" , "Pains, hurts" , "sign of suffering" , "Dull prolonged pains" .)

I've seen this clue in The Daily Express.
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