___ a dead horse, expression meaning 'to waste energy on a lost cause' (4) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% FLOG ___ a dead horse, expression meaning 'to waste energy on a lost cause' (4) (4)
6% GONER Lost cause (5) Newsday Nov 8, 2026
6% SNEER Mean facial expression (5) New York Times Mini Oct 29, 2026
6% FLOGSADEADHORSE Wastes energy on a lost cause (5,1,4,5) (15)
5% STINGY Mean and causing some pain? (6) (6) The Guardian Quiptic Nov 8, 2026
5% VIM Energy (3) Thomas Joseph Oct 29, 2026
5% HOWLAT ____ the moon, waste energy on a fruitless endeavour (6) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Oct 19, 2026
5% PEP Energy (3) LA Times Daily Oct 18, 2026
5% ZIP Energy (3) Eugene Sheffer Oct 7, 2026
5% WHOA Expression of surprise that's similar to "Hold your horses!" (4)
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