Struggle in the heat (7)

I believe the answer is:

swelter

(Other definitions for swelter that I've seen before include "Feel uncomfortably hot" , "Sweat and feel faint" , "Endure great heat" , "Endure oppressive heat" , "Overheat" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sun.

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