The term TOILS is defined by the crossword solutions DRUDGES (7 letters), NET (3 letters), NETS (4 letters), SLOGS (5 letters), WORKS (5 letters), LABORS (6 letters), and SLAVES (6 letters). Toils refers to hard, laborious work that requires a great deal of effort and time. DRUDGES are people who do tedious and unpleasant work, while NETS refer to a mesh of rope or cord used for catching fish or other animals. NETS can also be used to describe a network of people or organizations. SLOGS refer to a long, difficult journey or task, while WORKS refer to a task or job that needs to be done. Labors are physical or mental efforts, and slaves are people who are forced to work without pay. All of these words describe the concept of toils, which is hard work that requires a great deal of effort and time.