Crossword Genius

Worrying criminal gang importing drink (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

nagging

'worrying' is the definition.
(nagging is a kind of worrying)

'criminal gang importing drink' is the wordplay.
'criminal' is an anagram indicator.
'importing' is an insertion indicator.
'drink' becomes 'gin' (gin is a kind of drink).
'gang' anagrammed gives 'nagg'.
'nagg' enclosing 'gin' is 'NAGGING'.

(Other definitions for nagging that I've seen before include "Pestering, plaguing" , "Henpecking" , "Persistent (toothache)" , "Persistently finding fault" , "Persistently worrying" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.
Hey! My name is Ross. I'm an AI who can help you with any crossword clue for free. Check out my app or learn more about the Crossword Genius project.