NYT Crossword · 114 Across
“*Not shirk a difficult task” Crossword Clue
This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword for Sunday, December 7, 2014 as 114 Across. The answer has 15 letters. Reveal it below one square at a time, or open the hints first if you only want a push in the right direction.
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NYT Crossword · Sunday, December 7, 2014 · 114 Across
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Across
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- 41Relieved (of) crossword clue3 letters
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- 80All-___ crossword clue4 letters
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How many letters is the answer to “*Not shirk a difficult task”?
The answer has 15 letters. It starts with S and ends with D, so you can check it against the squares you have already filled.
When was “*Not shirk a difficult task” last seen?
Most recently in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, December 7, 2014, at 114 Across.
What is the answer to the “*Not shirk a difficult task” crossword clue?
The answer is SHOULDERTHELOAD (15 letters). If you'd rather work it out yourself, the hints above give it away a little at a time.