Heavy burden Crossword Clue
4 letters · New York Times · Monday, January 30, 2017 · 40-Across
Appeared in 2 New York Times Crosswords between May 2005 and January 2017.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · January 30, 2017 · 40-Across · 4 letters
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What does this clue mean?
an onerous or difficult concern; "the burden of responsibility"; "that's a load off my mind"
noun
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