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Too long consumed by work? Sounds humorous. (7)

Tedious...

Not tedious.

 

Too long consumed by work? Sounds humorous. (7)

 

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Riotous...

No, not riotous.

 

Too long consumed by work? Sounds humorous. (7)

 

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Droodle...

Not droodle.

 

Too long consumed by work? Sounds humorous. (7)

 

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