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Spike: I don't have a tan (6)

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I believe the answer is:

impale

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'spike' is the definition.
(I know that spike can be written as impale)

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(Other definitions for impale that I've seen before include "spit!" , "Kill by piercing with a spear or sharp pole" , "Spike" , "Pierce through as with sharp stick" , "Kill by piercing with a sharp stake" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sun.
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