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noun • a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness) • earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something verb • attempt by employing effort | ||||||||
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Try To Be A Detective Inspector Crossword Clue
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ENDEAVOUR which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
ENDEAVOUR
Updated: October 14, 2023
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