Cryptic crossword clue
Hard for engineers to follow code? Not so much

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 11 letter word REMORSELESS

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The straight part
We know that "Hard" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case hard = remorseless.
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 REMORSELESS mean?

REMORSELESS adjective
  1. Without remorse, mercy or pity.
  2. Unyielding or relentless.

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