Problems (4)

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5 4*

'problems' is the definition.
(as in the ills of society)

This is all the clue.

(Other definitions for ills that I've seen before include "God-like" , "they're troublesome" , "big problems" , "Misfortunes or maladies" , "Troubles" .)

I've seen this clue in the USA Today, The Guardian and The Mirror.

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