I'm stuck on the last answer to a crossword.?

Question

Clue: Prolonged shortages hurt dogs at sea - 8 letters

What I have: _R_CGH_S

Appreciate any help. I hate getting down to the last answer!

Answer 1

doing New York Times puzzles for 50 years, I would suggest you check your answer which provided the letter, C, as I can't think of a word that has the combination c,g,h in it. nor can I come up with a two word phrase which would apply.

Answer 2

Droughts. It's an anagram of "hurt dogs."