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The Clue

Do boring work (4 letter answer)

The Answer

REAM

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Notes

The answer REAM is seen frequently, appearing about once every 90 puzzles.

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Definition

REAM as a noun:

1. a large quantity of written matter; "he wrote reams and reams"
2. a quantity of paper; 480 or 500 sheets; one ream equals 20 quires

REAM as a verb:

1. squeeze the juice out (of a fruit) with a reamer; "ream oranges"
2. remove by making a hole or by boring; "the dentist reamed out the debris in the course of the root canal treatment"
3. enlarge with a reamer; "ream a hole"