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Effort, toil (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

exertion

I believe this is a double definition.

'effort' is the first definition.
(synonyms)

'toil' is the second definition.
(exertion is a kind of toil)

(Other definitions for exertion that I've seen before include "Physical or mental effort" , "Tire oxen with heavy effort" , "Strenuous activity" , "Strain" , "labour" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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