ADJECTIVE: "marked by obstacles or problems" Crossword Clue

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ADJECTIVE: "marked by obstacles or problems" Crossword Answer

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(adjective)
1. full of hardship or trials
2. abounding in rocks or stones

Hint 2: Clue Definition

ADJECTIVE (adjective)
1. of or relating to or functioning as an adjective
2. relating to court practice and procedure as opposed to the principles of law
ADJECTIVE (noun)
1. a word that expresses an attribute of something
2. the word class that qualifies nouns

Hint 3: Anagram

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CORKY

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