Chew doggedly (4)

I believe the answer is:

gnaw

(Other definitions for gnaw that I've seen before include "Wear away with the teeth" , "What rodents typically do" , "Eat at" , "Prey on one's mind" , "Chew upon" .)

I've seen this clue in the USA Today.

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