Deeply troubled auditor men tediously cut down to size (9)

I believe the answer is:

tormented

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'deeply troubled' is the definition.
'tormented' can be an answer for 'troubled' (similar in meaning). I am unsure of the 'deeply' bit.

'auditor men tediously cut down to size' is the wordplay.
'TORMENTED' is hidden in amongst the letters.
However, I am not sure how the hidden word is indicated.

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(Other definitions for tormented that I've seen before include "Worried" , "Distressed" , "Suffering severely" , "Caused to suffer" , "Made to suffer" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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