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Uncomfortable pain: one might be running? (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

stitch

I believe this clue is a double definition.

'uncomfortable pain' is the first definition.
(stitch is a type of pain)

'one might be running?' is the second definition.
(running stitch is a type of stitch in sewing)

(Other definitions for stitch that I've seen before include "One in time is said to save nine" , "Sewing loop and sharp pain in the side" , "Link, loop or knot made in knitting or sewing" , "something seen in the needlework class" , "Surgical suture" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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