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One with nervous trouble can be really sour (6)

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I believe the answer is:

acetic

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'be really sour' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

'one with nervous trouble' is the wordplay.
'one' becomes 'ace' (ace has a value of one in some card games).
'with nervous trouble' becomes 'tic' (I can't justify this - if you can you should believe this answer much more).
'ace'+'tic'='ACETIC'

'can' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for acetic that I've seen before include "really sour" , "sort of acid" , "tart" , "Like the acid in vinegar" , "Saucy'" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.
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