Crossword Clue:

RETCH to make an effort to vomit

AnswerCrossword Clue
STRIVEMake an effort
TRYMake an effort
EXERTMake an effort
SITBYMake no effort to stop something
SKILLETPlace to make an omelet
ESCKey used to make an exit
HASTESomething to make in an emergency?
SHIFTGEARSMake an abrupt change ... and a hint to this puzzle's theme