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Fools, perhaps backtracking under pressure (8)

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stressed

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(Other definitions for stressed that I've seen before include "exerted pressure" , "Suffering mental strain" , "Tense; highlighted" , "Pressurised, strained" , "Singled out as important" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times and The Sunday Times.
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