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Rose prickle (5)

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I believe the answer is:

thorn

(Other definitions for thorn that I've seen before include "It causes irritation and annoyance" , "pain in one's side" , "Barb" , "irritation when in one's side" , "Sharp point on, eg, rose" .)

I've seen this clue in the Penny Press, The Sun, The Telegraph and The Times.
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