Answer: rootle

AnswerCrossword Clue
ROOTLEDig like a pig
ROOTLETo grub: Dial.
ROOTLEGrub around
ROOTLEDig with the snout (Var.)
ROOTLELook for truffles as a pig might
rootleroot
rootleto grub (to dig (to excavate (to dig out)))