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Hero, though not sick, experiences pain (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

aches

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'experiences pain' is the definition.
The answer and definition can be both to do with human feelings as well as being verbs in their -s form.
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(Other definitions for aches that I've seen before include "Hurts; yearns" , "Continuous pains" , "sign of suffering" , "discomfort" , "Pains, hurts" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.
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