Cryptic crossword clue
Leaves behind apparent painful discomforts, we hear 9

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word OVERTAKES

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "Leaves behind" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case leaves behind = overtakes.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does OVERTAKES mean?

OVERTAKES verb
  1. To pass a more slowly moving object or entity.
  2. To become greater than something else
  3. To occur unexpectedly; take by surprise; surprise and overcome; carry away

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