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Run joint and cause resentment (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

rankle

'cause resentment' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

'run joint' is the wordplay.
'run' becomes 'r' (cricket abbreviation).
'joint' becomes 'ankle' (ankle is a kind of joint).
'r'+'ankle'='RANKLE'

'and' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for rankle that I've seen before include "Continue vexing" , "Nag" , "Cause lasting bitterness or upset" , "Cause ill-feeling" , "Go on irritating" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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