Squirms, as in pain (7)
I believe the answer is:
writhes
(Other definitions for writhes that I've seen before include "Moves in a twisting or contorted motion" , "Twists about in pain" , "Wriggles" .)
I've seen this clue in the King Feature Syndicate.
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