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Incorrigible husband perhaps did some weeding topless (8)

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hardened

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'incorrigible' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for hardened that I've seen before include "Toughened" , "describing some criminals" , "Tough, cynical" , "Rigidly set" , "Inured" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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