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One of these in time saves nine, they say (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

stitches

(Other definitions for stitches that I've seen before include "Sharp pains in the side caused by running" , "In these, you're laughing hard" , "Sews" , "Spasms of pain, caused by needles?" , "Stabbing pains" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.
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