Slowly took its toll?

The answer to the wordplay clue "Slowly took its toll?" is KNELLED, a 7-letter word. In crosswords, a trailing question mark tells solvers to think creatively — the answer has a double meaning or the clue uses language in a playful, non-literal way. Wordplay clues are among the most satisfying to crack once the trick clicks. KNELLED earns its place in the grid through its versatility as both a word and a concept.

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