Crossword Genius

Strike in troubled times (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

smite

'strike' is the definition.
(I know this)

'troubled times' is the wordplay.
'troubled' is an anagram indicator.
'times' with letters rearranged gives 'SMITE'.

'in' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for smite that I've seen before include "Strike with a firm blow" , "Strike firmly" , "Funeral pile" , "Whack" , "Hit hard in olden times" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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