Underlings forced to do unpleasant work Crossword Clue

 The crossword clue "underlings forced to do unpleasant work" could be answered with the word drudges.

A drudge is a person who does tedious, monotonous, or laborious work. The word "drudge" can be used to describe someone who is forced to do unpleasant work, especially if they are not paid well for it.

Here are some other words that could fit the crossword clue:

peons

laborers

menials

serfs

slaves

galley slaves

convicts

indentured servants

bonded laborers

The specific word that is used will depend on the context of the clue and the other words in the puzzle.

I hope this helps!