Sore feelings, in stomach especially (5)
I believe the answer is:
aches
'sore feelings' is the definition.
The answer and definition can be both states of affairs as well as being plural nouns.
Perhaps you can see a link between them that I can't see?
'in stomach especially' is the wordplay.
'in' indicates a hidden word.
'ACHES' is hidden within 'stomach especially'.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for aches that I've seen before include "Constant pains" , "Dull prolonged pains" , "Pains, hurts" , "sign of suffering" , "discomfort" .)