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The Clue
Tried hard (7 letter answer)
The Answer
STRIVEN
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Notes
The answer STRIVEN is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 2100 puzzles.
Related Clues
Struggled
Anagram for inverts
Exerted oneself
Made an effort
"I have ___ to be Thine . . . ": Melville
Definition
STRIVE as a verb:
1. (endeavor, endeavour, strive) = attempt by employing effort; "we endeavor to make our customers happy"
2. (strive, reach, strain) = to exert much effort or energy; "straining our ears to hear"