Contort the face in pain (7)

I believe the answer is:

grimace

(Other definitions for grimace that I've seen before include "Facial contortion expressive of pain or disgust" , "Express wry amusement" , "Frown" , "Contort the face" , "Distortion of the face" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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