What does the cryptic crossword clue "Sudden pain, double gets halved (6)" mean?

The definition is "Sudden pain,". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). TWIN (synonym="double") + GE (abbreviation="gets") = TWINGE; definition: "Sudden pain," The answer is Twinge.

Sudden pain, double gets halved (6)

Telegraph Prize Cryptic #3000 | 17 Across | 2019-04-21 flower

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