The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word THORNY
I've seen this crossword clue in The Sunday Telegraph
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More clues leading to the result THORNY
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The straight part
We know that "Difficult" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case difficult = thorny.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 THORNY mean?
THORNY adjective- Having thorns or spines
- Troublesome or vexatious
- Aloof and irritable