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Long Tedious Effort Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is SLOG which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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199%4Exact Match!
237%7Long and tedious effort involved in gathering basic information
329%11Tedious or grinding effort

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "SLOG" which means:

    verb
  • • Work doggedly or persistently
  • • Walk heavily and firmly, as when weary, or through mud
  • • Strike heavily, especially with the fist or a bat
  • noun
  • • A long, tedious walk, or session of work.
  • • An aggressive shot played with little skill.

An example sentence would be:

  • • "He was tired after a long slog in the office."
  • • "The hikers faced a difficult slog up the steep mountain trail."

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