Puts forth, as effort Crossword Clue
6 letters · New York Times · Wednesday, February 12, 2020 · 24-Down
Appeared in 2 New York Times Crosswords between February 2007 and February 2020.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · February 12, 2020 · 24-Down · 6 letters
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make a great effort at a mental or physical task; "exert oneself"
verb
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