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Something necessary for gain, they say

Ross

I believe the answer is:

pain

(Other definitions for pain that I've seen before include "Mental distress" , "Agony" , "Symptom of hurt or disorder" , "Suffering, distress" , "French bread?" .)

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