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“Only painful if changing sides”

I have S - L - so I suppose it’s SOLE (only) but can’t see the rest of the clue

if you "changed sides" it would be SORE

Doh. Of course. Thanks, Chris

Grateful for any help. Stuck on a couple.

1 down: University doctor in reserve is a carrier (6)
B - - - A -
[I can only come up with ''bobcat'', which gives you a bat for the carrier but still I cannot see.]

and
9 acc: Caramel once used to keep fruit (5)
_ _ _ _ N
[First thought ''brown'' but cannot ''see'' this one either]

Thank you

1d University doctor in reserve is a carrier (6)
B(UMB)AG


9a Caramel once used to keep fruit (5)
cara(MEL ON)ce

Thank you so much, geting. I was off track and much appreciate your help.

I initially thought this was "bagman", but bumbag works better.