The term 'POLAR DRUDGE' is a combination of two words: 'POLAR' and 'DRUDGE'. POLAR refers to the extreme cold temperatures found in the Arctic and Antarctic regions, while DRUDGE is a job title for a person who performs tedious or menial tasks. The crossword solutions for this term are 'ELF', which stands for 'Expeditionary Logistics Force'. This is a branch of the United States military that specializes in providing logistical support to expeditionary forces operating in extreme cold weather environments.