Strong effort in cleaning Crossword Clue
11 letters · New York Times · Tuesday, May 9, 2000 · 17-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Tuesday, May 9, 2000.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · May 9, 2000 · 17-Across · 11 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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