Needs a sick day (4)

I believe the answer is:

ails

(Other definitions for ails that I've seen before include "Is ill or uneasy - sail away" , "Is unwell - sail away" , "Feels unwell" , "Troubles; afflicts" , "languishes" .)

I've seen this clue in The Washington Post.

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