Last seen in:
- New York Times - Jan 25 2020
- The Guardian - Quick crossword No 15,411 - Sep 28 2019
- Newsday.com - Jan 17 2015
- The Guardian - Quick crossword No 13,250 - Oct 26 2012
- The Guardian - Quick crossword No 12,453 - Apr 9 2010
- The Telegraph - QUICK CROSSWORD NO: 49 - May 3 2009
- L.A. Times Sunday - Apr 12 2009
- The Guardian - Quick crossword No 11,310 - Aug 5 2006
- The Times - Concise - Sunday Times Concise 699 - August 5, 2001
Related Clues:
- Upsetting work on bench
- Oppressive old emperor who was cruel and useless
- Making attempts
- Demanding old emperor not fit for purpose
- Attempting; difficult
- Oppressive old tyrant backed by western superpower
- Using much time and effort
- Heavy, difficult to do or bear
- Involving a great deal of effort
- Stretching patience to the limit
- Testing the powers of endurance
- Oppressive individual with sour disposition
- Taste gin cocktail after straining
- Ace with sour disposition and very hard
- Gruelling