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Makes an effort

Last seen in LA Times Daily Crossword April 9, 2019 Answers

The crossword puzzle clue "Makes an effort" has 145 known solutions in our database. Featured most recently in the LA Times Daily Crossword puzzle on April 9, 2019, the highest-ranked answer is TRIES (5 letters) with 99% confidence. We compile solutions from major crossword publications to ensure accuracy.

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145 Other Potential Answers

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TRIES
Makes an effort
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 9, 2019
8%
DUMPSTERDOVE
Bird that makes its home in trash receptacles?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2026
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AGAME
Athlete's best effort
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 25, 2026
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HEAVE
Throw with effort
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 7, 2026
8%
SLIDETROMBONE
Instrument that makes the sound of adults talking in "Peanuts" cartoons
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 3, 2026
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IHEARYOU
"That makes sense"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 2, 2026
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LABOR
Physical effort
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 28, 2026
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PECTIN
Substance that makes jelly gel
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 26, 2026
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PHONESITIN
Gives only perfunctory effort
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 22, 2026
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GOFORBROKE
Make an all-out effort
Universal Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
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PLODS
Moves with effort
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
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REINVENTTHEWHEEL
Waste time and effort, in a way, or progress as this puzzle's circled letters do?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 9, 2026
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PIZZAJOINT
Business that makes a lot of dough? (... letters 6-3)
Universal Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
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ROASTS
Ribs, or makes ribs
Universal Crossword · Mar 30, 2026
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WAGE
What a worker makes
Universal Crossword · Mar 28, 2026
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ISEE
"That makes sense"
Universal Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
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TRY
Make an effort
Universal Crossword · Mar 16, 2026
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USDA
Org. that makes SNAP decisions
Universal Crossword · Mar 11, 2026
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HEFTS
Lifts with effort
Universal Crossword · Feb 27, 2026
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SPIKEHEEL
Shoe that makes you look sharp?
Universal Crossword · Feb 25, 2026
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PAINTMIXER
Hardware store device that makes custom colors
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 24, 2026
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AHISEE
"OK, that makes sense"
Universal Crossword · Feb 17, 2026
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ADOBE
Software company that makes InDesign and Acrobat
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 16, 2026
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DNA
It makes up all of us
Universal Crossword · Feb 6, 2026
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WASTE
"Haste makes __"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 3, 2026
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POTATO
It makes vichyssoise starchy
Universal Crossword · Jan 24, 2026
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IMPLEASED
"That makes me happy"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 24, 2026
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CREAM
It makes vichyssoise velvety
Universal Crossword · Jan 24, 2026
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PANDG
Co. that makes Secret and Scope
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 18, 2026
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DRIVESHAFT
*Part of the bus that makes the wheels go round and round, round and round
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 14, 2026
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BOOKDRIVE
Volunteer effort where word gets around?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 10, 2026
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CONSOLEBENEFICIARY
One who makes a huge profit in the gaming industry?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 4, 2026
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MEALPREP
Sunday planning that makes weeknight dinners easier, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 4, 2026
8%
ACTIVELY
With true effort
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 28, 2025
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INSIDEOUT
Pixar movie that makes you experience five emotions at once?
Universal Crossword · Dec 5, 2025
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WEWON
Cry after a successful team effort
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 26, 2025
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PRISM
Refraction device that makes a rainbow
Universal Crossword · Nov 25, 2025
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IRRATIONALNUMBER
Show tune that makes no sense?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 23, 2025
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BGAME
Subpar effort
Universal Crossword · Nov 21, 2025
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SCRUB
Clean with effort
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 18, 2025
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LOCAL
Train that makes lots of stops
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 4, 2025
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ASS
Suffix that makes "bad" good?
Universal Crossword · Nov 1, 2025
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EXERT
Put forth, as effort
Universal Crossword · Sep 25, 2025
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DRAFT
Writer's first effort
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 23, 2025
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OKISEE
"Ah, it makes sense now"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 10, 2025
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IRON
Element that makes blood red
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 27, 2025
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AHIGOTCHA
"OK, that makes sense now"
Universal Crossword · Aug 23, 2025
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PERFUMER
Professional who makes a lot of scents?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 6, 2025
8%
THATSHALF
With 42-Across, encouraging words to someone making a good effort, and an apt description of this puzzle's circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 1, 2025
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HAUL
Carry with effort
Universal Crossword · Jul 26, 2025
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ITALLADDSUP
"This makes total sense," or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Jul 3, 2025
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IDOWHATICAN
"It's my best effort"
Universal Crossword · Jun 29, 2025
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LATTE
What a barista makes
Universal Crossword · Jun 6, 2025
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EARN
Acquire with effort
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 27, 2025
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GOHARD
Give every last drop of effort
Universal Crossword · May 23, 2025
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ICESCULPTOR
Artist who makes some pretty cool pieces?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 22, 2025
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HALFMEASURE
Paltry effort, or a literal description of the answer to each starred clue
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 21, 2025
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BUGSPRAY
It makes insects buzz off
Universal Crossword · Apr 24, 2025
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DOORDIE
Like a last, desperate effort
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 8, 2025
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ANO
What makes mist moist?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 6, 2025
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OHISEE
"That makes sense now"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 26, 2025
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HASTE
__ makes waste
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 24, 2025
8%
PRADA
Fashion brand that makes Luna Rossa Ocean fragrances
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 23, 2025
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IGETITNOW
"Oh, that makes sense!"
Universal Crossword · Mar 4, 2025
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BUS
Vehicle that makes a lot of stops
Universal Crossword · Mar 3, 2025
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LUGGING
Pulling with effort
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Feb 15, 2025
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WINTRYMIX
Combination weather that makes travel difficult, and what the ends of 17-, 24-, 36-, and 49-Across comprise
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 10, 2025
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CONSTRAINING
Prisoner exerting great effort?
Premier Sunday Crossword · Feb 9, 2025
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SKIER
One who makes tracks
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 8, 2025
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IMSOGLAD
"That makes me happy!"
Universal Crossword · Jan 22, 2025
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TRYYOURBEST
Put in a solid effort
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Jan 21, 2025
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EKES
___ out (barely makes)
Universal Crossword · Jan 10, 2025
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ADDSUP
"Totally" makes sense
Universal Crossword · Jan 2, 2025
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OHOK
"Now it makes sense"
Universal Crossword · Dec 31, 2024
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LIAR
Person who makes things up
Universal Crossword · Dec 14, 2024
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TNT
It makes a big bang, briefly
Universal Crossword · Dec 12, 2024
8%
ANNEOFGREENBAGELS
Actress Hathaway who makes appropriately dyed deli noshes every St. Patrick’s day?
Premier Sunday Crossword · Dec 8, 2024
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EWE
Sheep that makes milk
Universal Crossword · Nov 29, 2024
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LUG
Carry with effort
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 18, 2024
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POURSITON
Spares no effort
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 16, 2024
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PHONEDITIN
Gave minimal effort
Universal Crossword · Oct 26, 2024
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NEON
Colorless gas that makes colorful signs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 24, 2024
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ADAGE
"Practice makes perfect," for one
Universal Crossword · Oct 21, 2024
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ART
It is "a lie that makes us realize truth," per Picasso
Universal Crossword · Oct 18, 2024
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YESISEE
"Mm-hmm, that makes sense"
Universal Crossword · Oct 15, 2024
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SCOUR
Clean with effort
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Oct 7, 2024
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EASYA
Course not requiring much effort
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 25, 2024
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ITRY
"Glad my effort was good enough"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 22, 2024
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EGGO
Brand that makes Froot Loops waffles
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 1, 2024
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EDITOR
One who makes the cut?
Universal Crossword · Jul 18, 2024
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STILT
It makes a clown taller
Universal Crossword · Jul 10, 2024
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ETTE
Extension that makes something smaller?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 6, 2024
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TEAMWORK
Group effort
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Jul 3, 2024
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SNOWANGEL
What a lying kid makes?
Universal Crossword · Jun 23, 2024
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IGOTYOUNOW
"That finally makes sense!"
Universal Crossword · Jun 22, 2024
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RISE
What yeast makes dough do
Universal Crossword · Jun 14, 2024
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HARDWON
Earned with extreme effort
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 12, 2024
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ITSHARD
“This requires a lot of effort”
Premier Sunday Crossword · May 26, 2024
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KEDS
Canvas shoe brand that makes bridal sneakers
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 13, 2024
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OHIGETIT
"Right, that makes sense now!"
Universal Crossword · Apr 28, 2024
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YOLK
It makes some pastries yellow
Universal Crossword · Apr 21, 2024
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STEP
Tentative first effort
Universal Crossword · Apr 19, 2024
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ROBINCOOKS
“Coma” novelist makes dinner?
Premier Sunday Crossword · Mar 24, 2024
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IRENECASTLES
Old foxtrot dancer makes a two-in-one chess move?
Premier Sunday Crossword · Mar 24, 2024
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REGIONALAIRLINE
Carrier that makes short hops
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 12, 2024
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SENSE
"This makes absolutely no ___!"
Universal Crossword · Mar 10, 2024
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ELATINGGELATIN
Jiggly food that makes you very happy?
Universal Crossword · Mar 4, 2024
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PUMA
Athletic brand that makes Scoot Zeros
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 3, 2024
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ONAPLATTER
Without effort
Universal Crossword · Jan 22, 2024
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EFOR
Get an — effort
Premier Sunday Crossword · Nov 26, 2023
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HEFT
Lift with effort
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 22, 2023
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HAULED
Carried with effort
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Nov 17, 2023
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YEAST
What makes dough rise
Universal Crossword · Nov 2, 2023
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COLLEGETRY
All-out effort
Universal Crossword · Oct 25, 2023
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EGO
A big one makes teamwork tough
Universal Crossword · Oct 23, 2023
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IMLOST
“This makes no sense to me”
Premier Sunday Crossword · Oct 22, 2023
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BORE
Person who makes you yawn
Universal Crossword · Oct 16, 2023
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IMMAD
"That makes my blood boil!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 11, 2023
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REF
One who makes sure fighting between the Sharks and the Jets doesn't get out of hand?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 10, 2023
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RADIOSHOW
Program whose host makes waves?
Universal Crossword · Oct 7, 2023
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NOWIGETIT
"That finally makes sense"
Universal Crossword · Sep 30, 2023
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PAWNSHOP
Where a broker makes you richer?
Universal Crossword · Sep 23, 2023
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EXERTS
Puts forth, as effort
Universal Crossword · Sep 5, 2023
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TRAVESTY
__ of justice: case that makes a mockery of the court
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 21, 2023
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WITHERSWRITHES
“Lean on Me” singer makes twisting movements?
Premier Sunday Crossword · Jul 23, 2023
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NOWI
“— get it!” (“Oh, makes sense!”)
Premier Sunday Crossword · Jul 16, 2023
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WHATISHAPPENING
"Nothing. makes. sense."
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 15, 2023
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OLDSAW
"Time is money" or "haste makes waste"
Universal Crossword · Jul 14, 2023
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LUGS
Pulls effortfully
Universal Crossword · Dec 7, 2025
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HAILMARYS
Last-ditch efforts
Universal Crossword · Aug 23, 2025
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NOBAIL
Goal of some criminal justice reform efforts
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 28, 2025
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GLIDE
Move effortlessly
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 25, 2025
1%
COVERSONGS
Musical remakes, and what 17-, 26-, 40-, and 50-Across all are, in a way
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 5, 2025
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COASTED
Biked effortlessly
Universal Crossword · Feb 26, 2025
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COASTS
Moves effortlessly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 25, 2024
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CYNICS
Critics of good-faith efforts
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 19, 2024
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PEAS
Frozen veggies in a makeshift ice pack
Universal Crossword · May 26, 2024
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CRUDELY
In a makeshift way
Universal Crossword · Apr 25, 2024
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COAST
Bike effortlessly
Universal Crossword · Apr 14, 2024
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PHOTODUMPS
*Low-effort posts of vacation pics, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 4, 2024
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ENDEAVORS
Concerted efforts
Universal Crossword · Dec 26, 2023
1%
PLAYEDCATCHUP
Made efforts to come from behind
Premier Sunday Crossword · Dec 10, 2023
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MASONJARS
Need in some preservation efforts
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 25, 2023
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BASTE
Make makeshift stitches
Universal Crossword · Oct 12, 2023
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EASIER
More effortless
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 6, 2023

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How many possible solutions does "Makes an effort" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 145 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is TRIES (5 letters).
What is the best answer for "Makes an effort"?
The best answer for "Makes an effort" is TRIES with 5 letters. This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Makes an effort" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 1 time in our database. It has been featured in LA Times Daily Crossword. It was last seen in the LA Times Daily Crossword on April 9, 2019.
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