Cryptic crossword clue
Firm endlessly dealt with idiots — troubles at a personal level? 8

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word HARASSES

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "troubles at a personal level" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case troubles at a personal level = harasses.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does HARASSES mean?

HARASSES verb
  1. To fatigue or to tire with repeated and exhausting efforts.
  2. To annoy endlessly or systematically; to molest.
  3. To put excessive burdens upon; to subject to anxieties.

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