| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| STRUGGLED | Made violent efforts. |
| SPASMS | Sudden violent efforts. |
| struggle | Make forceful or violent efforts to get free of restraint or constriction |
| struggles | Make forceful or violent efforts to get free of restraint or constriction |
| struggling | Make forceful or violent efforts to get free of restraint or constriction |
| STRIVEN | Had made great efforts. |
