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Stressed about lock (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

tress

'lock' is the definition.
(both can mean a piece of hair)

'stressed about' is the wordplay.
'about' indicates a hidden word (the clue goes around or about the answer).
'TRESS' is hidden within 'stressed'.

(Other definitions for tress that I've seen before include "Long lock or plait of hair" , "Braid of hair" , "Switch" , "Rests (anag.)" , "Curl - lock" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.
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