Be in time for difficulty (5)
I believe the answer is:
catch
This clue is a double definition.
'be in time for' is the first definition.
(I've seen this before)
'difficulty' is the second definition.
(I've seen this before)
(Other definitions for catch that I've seen before include "a sort of 22" , "Desirable husband; unforeseen problem" , "secure" , "Hidden drawback" , "Get a grip on" .)