| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| OVERCOMPENSATED | Tried too hard, in a way |
| TIRED | Like one who's tried too hard |
| SLAVED | Worked way too hard |
| BLEWON | Tried to cool, in a way |
| SHOOK | Tried to wake, in a way |
| MADEAMENTALNOTE | Tried to remember, in a way |
| VEERED | Tried to avoid, in a way |
| DIETED | Tried to lose, in a way |
| EMAILED | Tried to reach, in a way |
| SLID | Tried to contact home, in a way |
| TIPTOED | Tried to avoid detection, in a way |
| RANG | Tried to get a hold of, in a way |
