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The Clue
Trying (6 letter answer)
The Answer
TAXING
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Notes
The answer TAXING is so rare that it appears less than once every 2500 puzzles.
Definition
TAX as a verb:
1. levy a tax on; "The State taxes alcohol heavily"; "Clothing is not taxed in our state"
2. (tax, assess) = set or determine the amount of (a payment such as a fine)
3. (tax, task) = use to the limit; "you are taxing my patience"
4. make a charge against or accuse; "They taxed him failure to appear in court"
TAXING as an adjective:
1. (burdensome, onerous, taxing) = not easily borne; wearing; "the burdensome task of preparing the income tax return"; "my duties weren't onerous; I only had to greet the guests"; "a taxing schedule"