The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word OVERBURDEN
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The straight part
We know that "to demand too much work" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case to demand too much work = overburden.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 OVERBURDEN mean?
OVERBURDEN noun- The rock and subsoil that lies above a mineral deposit such as a coal seam.
- A sterile stratum that lies above the stratum being investigated
- To overload or overtax