Filed from 14 published puzzles

STROVE

Set to 7 different clues across 14 published puzzles, most often “Endeavored” — The New York Times, Sunday, 8 March 2009.

6 letters

Every clue on record, most used first

  • Endeavored4 times

    The New York Times — Sunday, 8 March 2009

  • Tried hard3 times

    The New York Times — Friday, 8 October 2004

  • Took pains2 times

    The New York Times — Saturday, 9 April 2011

  • Fought2 times

    The New York Times — Saturday, 23 September 2006

  • Made an effortonce

    The New York Times — Saturday, 20 October 2007

  • Contendedonce

    The New York Times — Sunday, 20 January 2002

  • Worked hardonce

    The New York Times — Saturday, 11 November 2000

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