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The way to town, for us, is difficult (7)

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I believe the answer is:

serious

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'difficult' is the definition.
(similar in meaning)

'the way to town for us' is the wordplay.
I cannot really understand how this works, but
'way' could be 's' (Compass direction - South) and 's' is found within the answer.
'us' is present in the answer.
This explanation may well be incorrect...

'is' acts as a link.

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for serious that I've seen before include "Solemn, thoughtful" , "Earnest; vital" , "Important -- grave" , "Earnest, sincere" , "Earnest - important" .)

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