The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 plus 6 letter word WEATHER BEATEN
I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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What does WEATHER BEATEN mean?
WEATHER BEATEN adjective- Beaten or harassed by the weather; worn or damaged by exposure to the weather or the outdoors, especially to severe weather.