Answer: nicetry

AnswerCrossword Clue
NICETRY

"Good effort"

NICETRY

"You gave it a shot!"

NICETRY

Sincere or snide approval

NICETRY
"You almost made it!"
NICETRY
"You get an E for effort"
NICETRY"I don't think so"
NICETRY"Better luck next time!"
NICETRYEncouraging words
NICETRYWords to a near-winner
NICETRY"Well, almost!"
NICETRY"Close, but no cigar"
NICETRY"Almost got me!"
NICETRY"Good effort!"
NICETRY"Better luck next time"
NICETRYClose, but no cigar!
NICETRY"You almost got away with it!"