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Seating causing Charlie a cry of pain (5)

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I believe the answer is:

couch

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'seating' is the definition.
The answer and definition can be both man-made objects as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps they are linked in a way I don't understand?

'charlie a cry of pain' is the wordplay.
'charlie' becomes 'C' (phonetic alphabet: alpha, bravo, charlie etc.).
'a cry of pain' becomes 'ouch' (exclamation said when in pain).
'c'+'ouch'='COUCH'

'causing' is the link.

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(Other definitions for couch that I've seen before include "Upholstered seat for more than one" , "something comfortable to sit on" , "Sofa or settee" , "express" , "Grass; reclining seat" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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