Work on some jerky, say (4)

I believe the answer is:

gnaw

(Other definitions for gnaw that I've seen before include "Bite and wear away" , "Nibble; cause anxiety" , "Bite like a rodent" , "Attack with teeth" , "Chew steadily at" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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