Cryptic crossword clue
Troubling quality – ask for husband 7

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word TASKING

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What does TASKING mean?

TASKING verb
  1. To assign a task to, or impose a task on.
  2. To oppress with severe or excessive burdens; to tax.
  3. To charge, as with a fault.
TASKING noun
  1. A task; an assigned item of work.

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