Crossword Clue:

LOUNDER to beat to strike repeatedly

AnswerCrossword Clue
TIMEAFTERTIMERepeatedly ... and a hint to the answers to starred clues
BELABORBeat to death, so to speak
OVERUSEBeat to death, so to speak
RACETry to beat to the finish line
DRUMWhat to do when told to "beat it!"
BUSHLEAGUES"Beat" these to make it to the majors
NEDConnecticut politician Lamont who beat Joe Lieberman in the 2006 Senate primary only to lose to him in the general election