Hauls

LUGS

Think of how you might carry heavy bags with effort, using a short, forceful word.

"Hauls" is a verb meaning to pull or carry something heavy, and "lugs" fits perfectly as a synonym—think of lugging a suitcase or heavy boxes. The clue plays it straight with no wordplay, relying on the direct meaning of both words. If you’ve ever struggled to drag something bulky, you’ve probably "lugged" it, making this a straightforward match.