Crossword Genius

Difficulty seeing return of political moderates (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

stew

I'm a little stuck... Click here to teach me more about this clue!

This might be a double definition.

'difficulty' is the first definition.
The answer and definition can be both states of affairs as well as being singular nouns.
Maybe you can see a link between them that I don't see?

'return of political moderates' is the second definition.
The definition and answer can be both related to change as well as being verbs in their base form.
Perhaps they are linked in a way I don't understand?

'seeing' acts as a link.

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for stew that I've seen before include "Casserole" , "Cassoulet" , "Get anxious" , "hotpot" , "Cook - hash" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
Want a hint initially instead of a full solution? Install my app