Attempt to keep old people in sad play (7) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% TRAGEDY Attempt to keep old people in sad play (7) (7) Puzzler Cryptic May 29, 2025
7% DST Its end can make people with SAD sad (3) The Washington Post Mini Apr 22, 2026
7% LAMENTABLE Sad US city people submit (10) The Telegraph Cryptic Apr 2, 2026
6% DEMPSTER Old scandalmonger keeping politicians in check (8) (8) The Guardian Cryptic May 1, 2026
6% TRY Attempt (3) Newsday Apr 27, 2026
6% TEASING Attempting to provoke (7) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Apr 27, 2026
6% UNHAPPY Discontent or sad (7)
6% BLTS Shorthand for sandwiches avoided by people keeping kosher (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Apr 10, 2026
6% FOR Play ___ keeps (do with serious intent) (3)
6% SHOT Basketball attempt (4) New York Times Apr 6, 2026

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