A Painful, Difficult Experience
Puzzle 14 of Housewarming Gifts Pack
Question is: A Painful, Difficult Experience
and the answer is: 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.
Definition source: Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0)