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Swede shattered when stitched up (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

sewed

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'stitched up' is the definition.
'sewed' can be an answer for 'stitched' ('sew' can be a synonym of 'stitch'). I am not sure about the 'up' bit.

'swede shattered' is the wordplay.
'shattered' is an anagram indicator.
'swede' anagrammed gives 'SEWED'.

'when' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for sewed that I've seen before include "Darned" , "Did needlework" , "Stitched" , "Joined" , "Used needle and thread" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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