Cryptic crossword clue
Make effort, turning up dinosaur in rock after start of excavation 5

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word EXERT

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What does EXERT mean?

EXERT verb
  1. To put in vigorous action.
  2. To make use of, to apply, especially of something non-material.

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