Simple knot that gives trouble (5)

I believe the answer is:

hitch

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This might be a double definition.

'simple knot' is the first definition.
'hitch' can be an answer for 'knot' (hitch is a kind of knot). I am not certain of the 'simple' bit.

'gives trouble' is the second definition.
'hitch' can be an answer for 'trouble' (thesaurus). I'm unsure of the 'gives' bit.

'that' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for hitch that I've seen before include "Temporary difficulty" , "Jerk" , "knot" , "Setback" , "something uplifting" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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