| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| AIMED | Strove (to). |
| EMULATED | Strove to outdo. |
| RIVALED | Strove to equal. |
| ETTE | Strove to gain |
| WENTFOR | Strove to attain |
| ASPIRED | Strove |
| ENDEAVORED | Strove |
| VIED | Strove |
| VIED | Strove. |
| AIMEDAT | Strove for |
| VIED | Strove (for) |
| BOWLED | Strove for 300 |
| VIED | Strove for superiority |
| VIED | Strove, as for superiority |
| STRAINEDAT | Strove with great effort. |
| COMPETED | Strove for the prize. |
| ACTED | Strove for an Emmy, perhaps |
| BOWLED | Strove for a perfect 300 |
