| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| STROVE | Tried hard |
| STRIVEN | Tried hard. |
| STRIVED | Tried hard |
| STROVE | Tried hard. |
| PUSHED | Tried hard |
| STRIVEN | Tried hard |
| EXERTED | Tried hard |
| STROVE | Tried very hard |
| PEEREDAT | Tried hard to recognize |
| TIRED | Like one who's tried too hard |
| OVERCOMPENSATED | Tried too hard, in a way |
