Physical or mental exertion (6)

I believe the answer is:

effort

(Other definitions for effort that I've seen before include "Attempt - hard work" , "Earnest attempt" , "Toil" , "Endeavour, elbow grease" , "Struggle" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.

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