| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| ASKED | Tried to date, with "out" |
| ASKED | Was up to date, with "out"? |
| STEPS | Goes on a date (with "out"). |
| STEP | Go on a date (with "out"). |
| ASKED | Tried to find out |
| DOUSED | Tried to put out, as a fire |
| TAUNTED | Tried to get a rise out of |
| HUGH | Jackman who tried out to play James Bond |
| SWUNG | Tried to hit one out of the park |
| FML | Today, I tried to put a self-effacing three-letter acronym inside each theme entry. Turns out it works in any order except the one I want. ... |
