[GHC] #12354: Word foldl' isn't optimized as well as Int foldl'

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#12354: Word foldl' isn't optimized as well as Int foldl'
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        Reporter:  kjslag            |                Owner:
            Type:  bug               |               Status:  new
        Priority:  normal            |            Milestone:
       Component:  Compiler          |              Version:  8.0.1
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Operating System:  Unknown/Multiple  |         Architecture:
 Type of failure:  Runtime           |  Unknown/Multiple
  performance bug                    |            Test Case:
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Comment (by simonpj):

 I think the generic versions could work with boxed values and we could
 fuse there.  After fusion the unboxed versions could kick in.

 Short term: just replicate Int stuff for Word.  Medium term: let's hope
 someone takes up the challenge.

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