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I believe the answer is:

bores

(Other definitions for bores that I've seen before include "Makes a hole with a pointed tool" , "Tedious people or drills" , "Dull tedious talkers" , "Drills or wearies" .)

I've seen this clue in The Wall Street Journal.
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