| Rating | Solver | Clue |
|---|---|---|
| TRYAGAIN | Re-attempt | |
| TRY | Attempt | |
| UNDERTAKE | Attempt | |
| ASSAY | Attempt | |
| RETRY | Another attempt | |
| BUNGLING | Ham-fisted (attempt) | |
| ABORTIVE | Failed (attempt) | |
| FAILED | Unsuccessful (attempt) | |
| ESSAY | Attempt; composition | |
| EFFORT | Energetic attempt | |
| PROFFER | Essay; attempt. | |
| ATTEMPTED | Of Attempt | |
| ATTEMPTING | Of Attempt | |
| TRYST | Attempt street rendezvous | |
| TRIERS | Those who attempt | |
| TRIER | One making attempt | |
| SAY | Essay; trial; attempt. | |
| REATTEMPT | To attempt again. | |
| TEMPT | Attempt at ousting lure | |
| SHOT | Attempt an alcoholic drink | |
| OFFER | To attempt; to undertake. | |
| ENFORCE | To attempt by force. | |
| ATTENTAT | An attempt; an assault. | |
| ATTEMPTIVE | Disposed to attempt; adventurous. | |
| POETRY | Edgar Allan to attempt verse | |