Clues for the word "ATTEMPT"
We've had 41 crossword clues used for this word, and seen it 148 times in crosswords. It was last seen in LA Times crossword on May 04, 2026.
Definition of attempt
- v. t. - To make trial or experiment of; to try; to endeavor to do or perform (some action); to assay; as, to attempt to sing; to attempt a bold flight.
- v. t. - To try to move, by entreaty, by afflictions, or by temptations; to tempt.
- v. t. - To try to win, subdue, or overcome; as, one who attempts the virtue of a woman.
- v. t. - To attack; to make an effort or attack upon; to try to take by force; as, to attempt the enemy's camp.
- v. i. - To make an attempt; -- with upon.
- n. - A essay, trial, or endeavor; an undertaking; an attack, or an effort to gain a point; esp. an unsuccessful, as contrasted with a successful, effort.
Referring Clues
- Crack
- Tackle
- Essay
- Make an effort
- Have a go at
- Try
- Stab
- Undertake
- Undertaking
- Go
- Take a whack at
- Take a crack at
- Endeavor
- Make a stab at
- Take a shot at
- Stab or crack
- Take a stab at
- Assay
- Give it a go
- See 56-Across
- Endeavour
- Have a crack
- Trial at court
- A shot at test
- Try to get at relief worker before tea, say
- Try, hazard
- Try, endeavour
- Heartless deed to entice with crack
- Entice after a time trial
- Try to reunite Matt with pet
- Shot in a bid to kill someone
- Try one who won't drink to entertain the locum
- Go towards and lead astray
- Shot a couple of times, then cut free
- A time to coax and go
- NFL passing stat
- Statistic in football or basketball
- Strive
- Basketball shot
- Quarterback's pass
- Shot
Last Seen In
- LA Times - May 04, 2026
- Mirror Daily - December 19, 2025
- Daily Quick - December 03, 2025
- Penny Dell Daily - November 03, 2025
- Mirror Daily - October 23, 2025
- Daily Quick - October 04, 2025
- Evening Standard Quick - September 30, 2025
- LA Times - August 28, 2025
- Evening Standard Easy - August 04, 2025
- Daily Quick - June 17, 2025
- Penny Dell Daily - May 17, 2025
- Penny Dell Daily - April 26, 2025
- Penny Dell Daily - April 09, 2025
- Mirror Daily - March 28, 2025
- Mirror Daily - February 14, 2025
- Penny Dell Daily - January 29, 2025
- Daily Quick - January 10, 2025
- Evening Standard Quick - January 02, 2025
- Evening Standard Easy - December 20, 2024
- Daily American - December 08, 2024
- Evening Standard Easy - November 01, 2024
- USA Today - October 14, 2024
- Evening Standard Easy - September 06, 2024
- Mirror Daily - August 04, 2024
- USA Today - July 19, 2024
- Daily Quick - June 20, 2024
- Mirror Daily - June 07, 2024
- New York Times - April 25, 2024
- Mirror Daily - April 11, 2024
- Mirror Daily - February 22, 2024
- And in 118 more crossword puzzles...