Experience that a stepson bears (5)
I believe the answer is:
taste
'experience' is the definition.
(taste can mean to experience or try out)
'that a stepson bears' is the wordplay.
'TASTE' is hidden in amongst the letters.
However, I'm uncertain how the hidden word is indicated.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for taste that I've seen before include "Sample, savour" , "Sample - discrimination" , "Smack" , "Take mouthful" , "Experience - discrimination" .)