Connect annexe for Spooner, getting out with difficulty (8)

I believe the answer is:

winkling

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'connect annexe for spooner getting out' is the definition.
I can't judge whether this defines the answer.

'with difficulty' is the wordplay.
'with' becomes 'w' (abbreviation).
'difficulty' becomes 'inkling' (I can't explain this - if you can you should believe this answer much more).
'w'+'inkling'='WINKLING'

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