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Underline the consequence of overwork (6)

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I believe the answer is:

stress

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This clue might be a double definition.

'underline' is the first definition.
(I've seen this before)

'consequence of overwork' is the second definition.
'stress' can be an answer for 'consequence' (thesaurus). I am unsure of the 'of overwork' bit.

'the' is the link.

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(Other definitions for stress that I've seen before include "State mental or emotional strain" , "Particular emphasis" , "nervous tension" , "Physical or mental over-exertion" , "Strain or accentuate" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.
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