Crossword clue
Tries crossword clue
We have 16 answers for the clue “Tries”, from 4–8 letters. The most likely answer is ATTEMPTS.
All answers for “Tries”
| Answer | Letters | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 4-letter answers | ||
| GOES | 4 | Attempts, as in several goes |
| 5-letter answers | ||
| TESTS | 5 | Puts to the proof |
| SEEKS | 5 | Tries to obtain or achieve |
| SHOTS | 5 | Attempts, informally |
| STABS | 5 | Informal attempts |
| HEARS | 5 | Listens to a case in court |
| TAXES | 5 | Makes heavy demands on |
| 6-letter answers | ||
| ESSAYS | 6 | Attempts, in formal use |
| CRACKS | 6 | Attempts, as in has a few cracks at it |
| JUDGES | 6 | Examines a case in court |
| TASTES | 6 | Tries food or drink |
| 7-letter answers | ||
| STRIVES | 7 | Makes great efforts |
| EFFORTS | 7 | Determined attempts |
| SAMPLES | 7 | Tests a small amount of |
| STRAINS | 7 | Pushes to the limit |
| 8-letter answers | ||
| ATTEMPTS Best match | 8 | Makes an effort, or efforts made |
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What does “Tries” mean?
Either a third-person singular verb or a plural noun. As a verb it means attempts, tests or samples, hears a case in court, or puts a strain on someone's patience; as a noun it means attempts.
Solving tip
The answer will almost certainly end in S. ATTEMPTS, GOES, STABS and SHOTS work as both verb and noun; HEARS belongs to the courtroom sense and TAXES to 'tries one's patience'.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to the crossword clue "Tries"?
The most likely answer is ATTEMPTS (8 letters) — Makes an effort, or efforts made. Other common answers are TESTS (5), ESSAYS (6), SEEKS (5), STRIVES (7).
How many letters are in the answer to "Tries"?
Answers to "Tries" range from 4–8 letters. Count the squares in your grid and use the length filter on this page to narrow the list.