Burden (4 letters)

{ Answer }

ONUS

{ Related Clues }

Blame
Duty
Encumbrance
Load
Responsibility
Stigma
Weight
Big burden
Cross to bear
Difficult burden
Load to bear
___ probandi (burden of proof)
___ probandi (legal doctrine)

{ Tags }

albatross, bear, big, blame, burden, charge, cross, difficult, duty, encumbrance, heavy, load, millstone, obligation, onus, probandi, proof, responsibility, stigma, task, weight

{ Notes }

The answer ONUS is seen frequently, appearing about once every 60 puzzles.

{ Definition }

ONUS as a noun:

1. (burden, load, encumbrance, incumbrance, onus) = an onerous or difficult concern; "the burden of responsibility"; "that's a load off my mind"