The Clue
Attempt (6 letter answer)
The Answer
EFFORT
Tags
Notes
The answer EFFORT is seen occasionally, appearing about once every 700 puzzles.
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What an E may stand for
Definition
EFFORT as a noun:
1. (attempt, effort, endeavor, endeavour, try) = earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something; "made an effort to cover all the reading material"; "wished him luck in his endeavor"; "she gave it a good try"
2. (effort, elbow grease, exertion, travail, sweat) = use of physical or mental energy; hard work; "he got an A for effort"; "they managed only with great exertion"
3. (campaign, cause, crusade, drive, movement, effort) = a series of actions advancing a principle or tending toward a particular end; "he supported populist campaigns"; "they worked in the cause of world peace"; "the team was ready for a drive toward the pennant"; "the movement to end slavery"; "contributed to the war effort"
4. (deed, feat, effort, exploit) = a notable achievement; "he performed a great deed"; "the book was her finest effort"