Cryptic crossword clue
Harassed husband roared angrily to stifle wife 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "Harassed" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case harassed = harrowed.
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 HARROWED mean?

HARROWED verb
  1. To drag a harrow over; to break up with a harrow.
  2. To traumatize or disturb; to frighten or torment.
  3. To break or tear, as if with a harrow; to wound; to lacerate; to torment or distress; to vex.

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