“Difficult effort” crossword clue
Answer
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•••••••TRAVAIL
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.TRAVAIL is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Difficult effort”. It was last seen in the puzzle of May 16, 2026, where it runs at 43 Across and fills 7 squares. It crosses 7 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have. This exact clue has run 2 times in NYT puzzles, first on May 16, 2026.
Crossing entries
May 16, 2026 grid27DState in which Gulliver is discovered by the Lilliputians9 ltrs›32DFolks who enjoy a well-aged beef?8 ltrs›35DEcholocation systems6 ltrs›37DSpelling combinations?6 ltrs›39DPharyngeal woe5 ltrs›40DCynthia ___, Tony winner for "The Color Purple"5 ltrs›41DBuckled5 ltrs›
Every appearance
2 puzzlesDatePuzzlePositionAnswer
May 16, 2026NYT Crossword43 Across•••••••TRAVAILMay 16, 2026NYT Crossword43 Across•••••••TRAVAILBack to the full May 16, 2026 answer list, or browse the puzzle archive.