Crossword Genius

Pain during doggy paddle (3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

gyp

'pain' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

'during doggy paddle' is the wordplay.
'during' indicates a hidden word.
'GYP' is hidden within 'doggy paddle'.

(Other definitions for gyp that I've seen before include "Swindle - pain - college servant" , "Cheat - discomfort" , "college employee" , "Torture (sl.)" , "Pain (slang)" .)

I've seen this clue in The Daily Mail.
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