Answer: attempted

AnswerCrossword Clue
ATTEMPTEDTried to do.
ATTEMPTEDEndeavored.
ATTEMPTEDTook a shot at
ATTEMPTEDWent for
ATTEMPTEDTried
attemptedMake an effort to achieve or complete (something, typically a difficult task or action)
attemptedATTEMPT, to endeavour
attemptedTry to climb to the top of (a mountain)
attemptedTry to take (a life)