The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 letter word ASKS
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More clues leading to the result ASKS
- Busks avidly, content reflecting requests
- No time for chores: big ones are onerous!
- Covers not featuring model’s first poses
- Idiot embracing Kelvin pops question
- Inquires after topless jobs
- Calls for fool to receive smack, finally
- Requests to sunbathe topless on square
- Time off from work demands
- Begs son to pursue job after wasting time
- Labour’s ignoring Tory’s opening questions
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The straight part
We know that "big ones are onerous!" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case big ones are onerous! = asks.The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does ASKS mean?
ASKS verb- To request (information, or an answer to a question).
- To put forward (a question) to be answered.
- To interrogate or enquire of (a person).
- To request or petition; usually with for.
- To request permission to do something.
- To require, demand, claim, or expect, whether by way of remuneration or return, or as a matter of necessity.
- To invite.
- To publish in church for marriage; said of both the banns and the persons.
- To take (a person's situation) as an example.