Crossword Clue:

Attempts to sink

Answer	Crossword Clue
PUTTS	Attempts to sink
HORNSINON	Attempts to displace
TRIESFOR	Attempts to get

DRIVESAT	Attempts to convey
COMPETESAGAINST	Attempts to best
IMITATES	Attempts to duplicate.
HITSAT	Attempts to strike
TRIESFOR	Attempts to get.
WORKSON	Attempts to sway
RUNSAFTER	Attempts to catch
STALLS	Attempts to delay

ATBATS	Attempts to hit
SCARETACTICS	Attempts to induce panic
SIEGES	Attempts to gain possession.
RUNSWITHTHEPACK	Attempts to fit in
FOLLOWSTHECROWD	Attempts to fit in
ASKS	Attempts to find out
DISTRESSSIGNALS	Attempts to get help
POLEVAULTS	Attempts to pass the bar?

MAKESNICE	Attempts to smooth ruffled feathers
TELEPHONETAG	Series of unsuccessful attempts to connect
TAKESONTHECHAIN	Attempts to climb a mountain range?
SETSHOTS	What are still attempts to score?
BRANDRAIDS	Hostile attempts to acquire competing products?
HENPECK	Subject to petty attempts to rule.
ELLS	Attempts to solve the housing problem.
HOOKSHOTS	Basketball scoring attempts that are difficult to block

APPLEPOLISHER	Person who attempts to curry favor with a superior