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Live at Harden? Harass constantly? (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

beset

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'harass constantly?' is the definition.
'beset' can be an answer for 'harass' (synonyms). I'm not certain of the 'constantly?' bit.

'live at harden?' is the wordplay.
'live' becomes 'be' (synonyms).
'at' means one lot of letters go next to another.
'harden?' becomes 'set' (set can mean to go hard or dry).
'be'+'set'='BESET'

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for beset that I've seen before include "Hem in, surround" , "Assail (with problems?)" , "dog" , "Attacked from all sides" , "Surround and harass" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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