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Sore feelings, in stomach especially (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

aches

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'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'.

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(Other definitions for aches that I've seen before include "Constant pains" , "Dull prolonged pains" , "Pains, hurts" , "sign of suffering" , "discomfort" .)

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