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They’re taken to be conscientious (5)

Ross

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pains

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(Other definitions for pains that I've seen before include "Unpleasant feelings" , "Nice bakery's production" , "Great care taken" , "Aches" , "Labour" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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