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| 2 | 36% | 6 | Gave something a try | |
| 3 | 33% | 11 | Gave it a second try | |
Gave It A Try Crossword Clue
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ESSAYED which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
ESSAYED
Updated: October 10, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "ESSAYED" which means:
- noun
- • An analytic or interpretive literary composition
- • A tentative attempt verb
- • Make an effort or attempt
- • Put to the test, as for its quality, or give experimental use to
An example sentence would be:
- • "She essayed a new approach to solving the problem."
- • "He essayed a daring escape from the prison."
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Clue Last Found In...
| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| New York Times03 Jun 1978 | Down 11 | |
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1 | Gave it another try at tackling | |
2 | Gave it a second try | |
3 | Gave it the old college try
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31 Dec 2016 | New York Times / 31 Dec 2016 |
4 | Gave it the old college try?
New York Times -
20 Sep 1997 | New York Times / 20 Sep 1997 |
5 | Gave up - gave in
The Guardian Quick -
14 May 2003 | The Guardian Quick / 14 May 2003 |
6 | Said try, try and try again — I'm going to do it now
The Guardian Cryptic -
04 Apr 2017 | The Guardian Cryptic / 04 Apr 2017 |
7 | Try, try again?
New York Times -
07 May 1995 | New York Times / 07 May 1995 |
