"What's the best way to spend less on shopping? Coupons ___?"

I believe the answer is:

ordeals

(Other definitions for ordeals that I've seen before include "Trying experiences" , "difficult tests" , "Tribulations" , "Difficult experiences, hard times" , "Testing experiences" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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