| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| WASTNERGY | Make a futile effort |
| WHACAMOLE | Metaphor for a tedious, futile effort |
| LIFTAFINGER | Make a slight effort |
| TRYHARD | Make a real effort |
| EXERT | Make a great effort |
| GOTOGREATPAINS | Make a laborious effort |
| STRIVE | Make a game effort |
| GETONTHEBALL | Make a serious effort |
| STRIVE | Make a big effort |
| DOONESLEVELBEST | Make a maximal effort |
| STRIVE | Make a valiant effort |
| PRESSHARD | Make a strong effort |
| AFINGER | Lift ... (make a slight effort) |
| ITON | Pour ... (make a strong effort) |
