Trying times (7)
'trying times' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for ordeals that I've seen before include "difficult tests" , "Tribulations" , "Testing experiences" , "Trying experiences" , "Difficult experiences, hard times" .)
(Other definitions for tests that I've seen before include "International cricket matches" , "Trials -- tribulations" , "Examinations, trials" , "Puts to proof at cricket matches" , "Major cricket matches" .)