Hard-working (9)
'hard-working' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for assiduous that I've seen before include "Showing great care and perseverance" , "Persevering" , "Hard-working" , "Marked by care and persistent effort" , "Diligent" .)
'hard-working' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for industrious that I've seen before include "Diligent, hard-working" , "Hard working" , "Toiling hard" , "Busy" .)