Crossword Genius

Hard work put in by chef for tea? (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

effort

'hard work' is the definition.
(synonyms)

'in by chef for tea?' is the wordplay.
'in' indicates a hidden word.
'EFFORT' is hidden in the letters of 'by chef for tea'.

'put' is the link.

(Other definitions for effort that I've seen before include "Vigorous attempt" , "'Endeavour, exertion (6)'" , "Work - application" , "Try - exertion" , "Attempt - hard work" .)

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