| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| SLIDINGSHOT | Attempt to score in hockey? |
| SHOT | Attempt to score |
| BUNT | Attempt to squeeze someone in? |
| EARWIG | Attempt to sway, in a way |
| NAMEDROP | Attempt to impress, as in conversation |
| EVEL | "... Knievel To Attempt Huge Leap In Logic" ("The Onion" headline) |
| TOPFORTYHITS | Friday: Iggy hosts Google Search call-in show in his attempt to offer ... |
| OSSA | Mount used in an attempt to reach heaven to overthrow the Olympian gods |
| TRACE | Attempt to find the origin of (a call) by typing furiously and stalling, in the movies |
