Answer:

tries

Answer	Crossword Clue
TRIES	Goes for it
TRIES	Samples
TRIES	Attempts

TRIES	Exasperates
TRIES	Essays
TRIES	Makes a go of it
TRIES	Touchdowns : football :: ... : rugby
TRIES	Makes an effort
TRIES	Doesn't give up without a fight
TRIES	Is a real burden to
TRIES	Pushes hard

TRIES	Has a bit of
TRIES	Strains
TRIES	Taxes
TRIES	Ventures
TRIES	Endeavors
TRIES	Efforts