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Bad experience (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

ordeal

(Other definitions for ordeal that I've seen before include "Prolonged distressing experience" , "Severe trial" , "Long, unpleasant experience" , "Difficult or arduous experience" , "Difficult experience, a tough time" .)

I've seen this clue in the New York Times and the USA Today.
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