What does the cryptic crossword clue "With difficulty, progress measured, we hear? (4)" mean?

The definition is "With difficulty, progress". The wordplay uses a homophone (sounds like). WADE (sounds like "measured,") [homophone: "we hear?"]; definition: "With difficulty, progress" The answer is Wade.

With difficulty, progress measured, we hear? (4)

Telegraph Prize Cryptic #3068 | 19 Across | 2020-08-09 flower

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