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It’s
ours
to
bear!
(4)
It’s ours to bear! (4)
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The whole clue is the definition (& lit or double definition).
How the clue works
The whole clue It's ours to bear! works as a cryptic definition, hinting at a burden or responsibility. The phrase "ours to bear" playfully suggests something that is "on us" — i.e., ON + US — which spells out the answer, a word meaning a burden or obligation.