What does the cryptic crossword clue "At length, Peter's struggling to tackle an unpleasant task (5,3,6)" mean?

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What is the answer to "At length, Peter's struggling to tackle an unpleasant task (5,3,6)"?

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At length, Peter's struggling to tackle an unpleasant task (5,3,6)

Times Cryptic #29310 | 10 Across | 2025-08-16 flower

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