Try to find dirt (3)

I believe the answer is:

dig

(Other definitions for dig that I've seen before include "what archaeologists do" , "Excavate - enjoy" , "Understand" , "Loosen, or remove earth" , "Appreciate - archaeological research" .)

I've seen this clue in The Washington Post.

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