Crossword Genius

Time to question Labour (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

task

'labour' is the definition.
(both can mean a chore)

'time to question' is the wordplay.
'time' becomes 't' (abbreviation).
'to question' becomes 'ask' (asking a question).
't'+'ask'='TASK'

(Other definitions for task that I've seen before include "Arduous bit of work" , "Burden with work" , "Piece of work to be done" , "Difficult piece of work" , "Chore, job." .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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