“"It was my best effort"” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.ITRIED is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “"It was my best effort"”. It was last seen in the puzzle of May 24, 2026, where it runs at 89 Down and fills 6 squares. It crosses 6 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
May 24, 2026 grid88AActress Ryan of the "Star Trek" franchise4 ltrs›94AGood name for a salon specializing in mani-pedis?14 ltrs›100ACommon forecast in Portland4 ltrs›103APrincess Leia or Hester Prynne7 ltrs›110AWorship5 ltrs›116AAgitated5 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
May 24, 20261ASecond attempt4 ltrs›5AHunk of marble, e.g.4 ltrs›9AVery proficient5 ltrs›14AWhat many plants do in the heat4 ltrs›18ANeighbor of Turkmenistan4 ltrs›19AWord with happy or half4 ltrs›20AUnusual trinket5 ltrs›21A___ furniture5 ltrs›
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