Cryptic crossword clue
Prosecute about two females encountering phone call ordeal 9

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word SUFFERING

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "ordeal" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case ordeal = suffering.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does SUFFERING mean?

SUFFERING verb
  1. To undergo hardship.
  2. To feel pain.
  3. To become worse.
  4. To endure, undergo.
  5. To allow.
SUFFERING noun
  1. The condition of someone who suffers; a state of pain or distress.
SUFFERING adjective
  1. Experiencing pain.

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