Attempt (6 letters)

{ Answer }

EFFORT

{ Related Clues }

Application
Diligence
Endeavor
Exertion
Industry
Pains
Push
Struggle
Trouble
Try
Earnest attempt
Elbow grease
Physical exertion
Strenuous try
What an E may stand for

{ Tags }

application, attempt, diligence, e, earnest, effort, elbow, endeavor, exertion, grease, industry, may, pains, physical, push, stand, strenuous, struggle, trouble, try, what

{ Notes }

The answer EFFORT is seen occasionally, appearing about once every 700 puzzles.

{ 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"