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Yearn to show a bit of panache (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

ache

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'yearn' is the definition.
('ache' can be a synonym of 'yearn')

'a bit of panache' is the wordplay.
'bit of panache' becomes 'che' (I can't explain this - if you can you should believe this answer much more).
'a'+'che'='ACHE'

'to show' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for ache that I've seen before include "Dull continuous pain" , "A dull lingering pain" , "burn" , "yearning" , "Feel sore" .)

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