Answer:

essayed

Answer	Crossword Clue
ESSAYED	Attempted
ESSAYED	Made an attempt
ESSAYED	Made an effort

ESSAYED	Tried
ESSAYED	Took a crack at
ESSAYED	Made a good try
ESSAYED	Put to the test
ESSAYED	Took a stab at
ESSAYED	Attempted.
ESSAYED	Ventured.
ESSAYED	Endeavored.

ESSAYED	Tried.
ESSAYED	Gave it a try
ESSAYED	Made a stab at
ESSAYED	Endeavored
ESSAYED	Gave it the old college try?
ESSAYED	Tried out
ESSAYED	Gave a try

Crossword

a puzzle consisting of a grid of squares and blanks into which words crossing vertically and horizontally are written according to clues.