Unpleasant, Difficult Experience
This page is the CodyCross answer for the clue below from Workshop, Group 2257, Puzzle 4 (Paper Marbling).
Question
Unpleasant, Difficult Experience
Answer
ORDEAL
Word Meaning:
ORDEAL — (historical) A trial in which the accused was subjected to a dangerous test (such as ducking in water), divine authority deciding the guilt of the accused.
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