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Really hurt (5)

Ross

I think it could be either:

smart

ached

(Other definitions for ached that I've seen before include "caused discomfort" , "Had a continuous pain" , "Felt a dull pain" , "Did long" , "Throbbed" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.
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