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Lays
into
American
behind
troubles
(7)
Lays into American behind troubles (7)
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The definition is at the beginning of the clue.
How the clue works
The definition is Lays into — to attack or assail. You get there by taking ASS, the American word for one's backside, and putting AILS (troubles) right after it.