Injury to a joint by overstretching or tearing a ligament (6)

I believe the answer is:

sprain

(Other definitions for sprain that I've seen before include "Turn" , "Slight muscle injury, eg to ankle" , "Wrench (ligaments)" , "unwelcome twist" , "Strain (eg, ankle)" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.

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