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Spurs
are
improving,
reportedly
(still
in
need
of
work)
(5)
Spurs are improving, reportedly (still in need of work) (5)
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The definition is at the beginning of the clue.
How the clue works
Spurs are the answer, meaning heels. "Are improving" gives 'heal', and "reportedly" tells us to use its sound-alike HEEL. Then "still" with 'till' (to work the land) removed leaves just S, tacked on the end to make HEELS.