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Distress is something quite clear to the audience (4)

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pain

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(Other definitions for pain that I've seen before include "Sensation of acute discomfort" , "Physical hurt" , "Suffering, distress" , "French bread?" , "Mental distress" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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