Is extracting this from jojoba a difficulty? (3)

I believe the answer is:

job

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'is extracting this' is the definition.
The definition suggests a singular noun which matches the answer.

'from jojoba a difficulty?' is the wordplay.
'from' indicates a hidden word.
'JOB' is hidden in the letters of 'jojoba difficulty'.

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(Other definitions for job that I've seen before include "Assignment" , "Task; paid position" , "Misfortunate man of the Bible" , "Patient man; task" , "Employment" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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