| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| PUSHES | Tries hard to sell |
| PUSHES | Tries to sell |
| TICKETAGENT | One who tries to sell a political slate? |
| STRIVESFOR | Tries hard to attain |
| BITESONESTONGUE | Tries hard to remain silent |
| CHASES | Tries to get the hard-to-get |
| YELLS | Tries to reach the hard of hearing |
| OVERCOMPENSATES | Tries too hard to make up for a weakness |
