Hard effort, metaphorically Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Wednesday, November 7, 2018 · 54-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Wednesday, November 7, 2018.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · November 7, 2018 · 54-Across · 5 letters
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use of physical or mental energy; hard work; "he got an A for effort"; "they managed only with great exertion"
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