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I believe the answer is:

thorn

(Other definitions for thorn that I've seen before include "Spine on some plants" , "irritation when in one's side" , "Sharp point; runic character" , "North (anag) -- point" , "Letter written long ago" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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