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Sudden intense sensation of regret or nostalgia, eg (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

pang

(Other definitions for pang that I've seen before include "Sudden sharp pain" , "Mental pain or distress" , "A sudden sharp feeling" , "Sharp pain, of hunger or emotion perhaps" , "Sudden feeling of hunger or pain" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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