An exacting experience (6)

I believe the answer is:

ordeal

(Other definitions for ordeal that I've seen before include "Tough test in Laredo" , "Horrific experience" , "Difficult and painful experience" , "Disturbing experience" , "very hard test" .)

I've seen this clue in The Daily Mail.

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