What does the cryptic crossword clue "Stuff in shortened pain (4)" mean?

The definition is "Stuff". The wordplay uses charade, deletion. CRAMP (synonym of "pain") [curtailing: "shortened"]; definition: "Stuff" The answer is CRAM.

Stuff in shortened pain (4)

Guardian Cryptic #29134 | 12 Across | 2023-07-28 flower

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