Draining issue Crossword Clue

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Draining issue Crossword Answer

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(verb)
1. become or cause to become obstructed
2. impede with a clog or as if with a clog
(noun)
1. footwear usually with wooden soles
2. a dance performed while wearing shoes with wooden soles; has heavy stamping steps

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

DRAINING (adjective)
1. having a debilitating effect
ISSUE (noun)
1. a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
2. the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
ISSUE (verb)
1. circulate or distribute or equip with
2. come out of

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