Cryptic crossword clue
It’s more troublesome having row about erection 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "It’s more troublesome" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case it’s more troublesome = thornier.
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 THORNIER mean?

THORNIER adjective
  1. Having thorns or spines
  2. Troublesome or vexatious
  3. Aloof and irritable

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