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Painful, raw (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

tender

I believe this clue is a double definition.

'painful' is the first definition.
(similar in meaning)

'raw' is the second definition.
(I know that raw can be written as tender)

(Other definitions for tender that I've seen before include "Make formal offer" , "Ship that provides supplies to other ships" , "'Soft, sensitive offer? (6)'" , "Gentle, sympathetic" , "Not hardy (but it may be legal)" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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