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Sieve - tax (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

strain

I believe this is a double definition.

'sieve' is the first definition.
(I know that sieve can be written as strain)

'tax' is the second definition.
(both can mean to demand a lot from)

(Other definitions for strain that I've seen before include "Family - tension" , "Pressure - filter" , "Twist" , "Exert oneself to the utmost" , "Sieve; breed" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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