Causing concern (8)

I believe the answer is:

worrying

(Other definitions for worrying that I've seen before include "Fretting, anxious" , "Concerning" , "Troublesome" , "Distressing, perturbing" , "Cause for concern" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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