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Severe privation (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

hardship

'severe privation' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

This is the entire clue.

(Other definitions for hardship that I've seen before include "Adversity, affliction" , "Severe privation or suffering" , "Austerity - affliction" , "Adversity, grimness" , "Severe discomfort, a tough time" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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