One regularly going to great pains? (6)

I believe the answer is:

sadist

(Other definitions for sadist that I've seen before include "One deriving pleasure from inflicting pain on others" , "Deviant" , "Person who enjoys inflicting pain on others" , "One enjoying hurting others" , "One delighting in inflicting pain" .)

I've seen this clue in The Washington Post.

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