“Try-hard” crossword clue
Answer
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•••••POSER
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.POSER is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Try-hard”. It was last seen in the puzzle of January 2, 2026, where it runs at 43 Down and fills 5 squares. It crosses 5 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Jan 2, 2026 grid43ASpray in the kitchen3 ltrs›49AOne-to-one relationship8 ltrs›51AExchanges blows?9 ltrs›54AEggless bread spread9 ltrs›56AHigh-carb snack9 ltrs›
Other answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index•••••POSER5 ltrs
•••••••••ENDEAVOUR9 ltrs
••••••STRIVE6 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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