Worked hard (for)

Answer:

STROVE

Hint:

Think of a past tense verb meaning to make a great effort, often used when someone struggles to achieve something important. It rhymes with "rove."

Explanation:

"Worked hard (for)" hints at a past-tense verb meaning to struggle or exert great effort. The answer "STROVE" fits because it’s the past form of "strive," which means to make a strong, determined effort toward a goal. The "(for)" in the clue suggests the effort is directed at achieving something, reinforcing the definition."

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