Real hassle (4)

I believe the answer is:

pain

(Other definitions for pain that I've seen before include "Sensation of hurt" , "French bread?" , "Annoying person" , "Tiresome figure" , "Suffering, ache" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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