Made an effort Crossword Clue
7 letters · New York Times · Sunday, November 15, 2015 · 85-Across
Appeared in 4 New York Times Crosswords between December 1997 and November 2015.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · November 15, 2015 · 85-Across · 7 letters
ESSAYED0 of 7 letters revealed
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make an effort or attempt; "He tried to shake off his fears"; "The infant had essayed a few wobbly steps"; "The police attempted to stop the thief"; "He sought to improve himself"; "She always seeks to do good in the world"
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7 lettersUse ? for blanks. Example: C?S?O?
Other answers seen for this clue
- Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Saturday, October 20, 2007.STROVE6 lettersanswer page
- Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Thursday, December 4, 1997.STRIVEN7 lettersanswer page
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