Hard part of a date Crossword Clue

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Hard part of a date Crossword Answer

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(noun)
1. (Christianity) the abode of Satan and the forces of evil; where sinners suffer eternal punishment
2. lowered area in front of a stage where an orchestra accompanies the performers
(verb)
1. set into opposition or rivalry
2. remove the pits from

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

HARD (adjective)
1. (of light) transmitted directly from a pointed light source
2. unfortunate or hard to bear
HARD (adverb)
1. with firmness
2. slowly and with difficulty
PART (noun)
1. the effort contributed by a person in bringing about a result
2. the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group
PART (adverb)
1. to some extent; in some degree; not wholly
PART (verb)
1. discontinue an association or relation; go different ways
2. force, take, or pull apart

Hint 3: Anagram

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Down

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