Answer:

tried

Answer	Crossword Clue
TRIED	Took one's best shot
TRIED	.. and true
TRIED	True's companion

TRIED	True's partner
TRIED	Took a stab at
TRIED	Made an effort
TRIED	Assayed
TRIED	Gave it a go
TRIED	Put before a jury
TRIED	True's partner?
TRIED	Took a shot

TRIED	True partner
TRIED	Brought before the bench
TRIED	Gave it a shot
TRIED	Put to the test
TRIED	Partner of true
TRIED	True partner?
TRIED	Made an attempt
TRIED	Gave a go

TRIED	Took a whack at
TRIED	Experimented with
TRIED	Had a go
TRIED	Took a shot at
TRIED	Attempted
TRIED	Heard in court
TRIED	True companion
TRIED	Sampled

TRIED	Had a taste of
TRIED	True companion?
TRIED	... and true
TRIED	Sipped uncertainly
TRIED	Took a crack at
TRIED	Endeavored
TRIED	Didn't quit
TRIED	Took a bite of

TRIED	Checked out
TRIED	Tested
TRIED	Took a little of
TRIED	Checked for quality
TRIED	Had a go at

Crossword

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