After hours, removes turf and rough, in a manner of speaking (6)
I believe the answer is:
hoarse
'speaking' is the definition.
Both the definition and answer are adjectives. Maybe you can see an association between them that I can't see?
I don't understand how the rest of the clue works.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for hoarse that I've seen before include "Husky (from cold)" , "Of voice, rasping or gruff" , "(Of voice) rough, harsh" , "in need of throat spray?" , "A horse with croaking voice" .)