| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Attempting composition on gin cocktail (8) | ||
| Attempting a composition in G (8) | ||
| Trying extremely efficacious maxim (8) | ||
| Trying extremely efficacious maxim | The Telegraph Cryptic | 08 Feb 2024 |
| Making an effort to accomplish something | ||
| Attempting | The Times Specialist Sunday | 24 Mar 2019 |
| Trying to convey excited 'yes' with a sign | The Telegraph Cryptic | 07 Dec 2018 |
| Leaders of English society with wise words can be trying | The Telegraph Cryptic | 01 Jun 2018 |
| Making an attempt | ||
| Trying | ||
| Attempting | ||
| Attempting. |