Cryptic crossword clue
Very distressing fieldwork 9

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

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What does HARROWING mean?

HARROWING verb
  1. To drag a harrow over; to break up with a harrow.
  2. To traumatize or disturb; to frighten or torment.
  3. To break or tear, as if with a harrow; to wound; to lacerate; to torment or distress; to vex.
HARROWING noun
  1. The process of breaking up earth with a harrow.
  2. Suffering, torment.
  3. Christ's triumphal descent into Hell.
HARROWING adjective
  1. Causing pain or distress.

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