"It was a __ for E.T. trying to phone home" Crossword Clue

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40 Potential Answers:

RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% CLOSECALL "It was a __ for E.T. trying to phone home" (9)
91% ERIE The "E" in HOMES (4) New York Times Jul 15, 2026
87% THIS "Do not try ___ at home" (4)
79% ORONO Home of the university mascot Bananas T. Bear (5) The Washington Post Mini Oct 19, 2026
79% HEAR Try (4) The Telegraph Quick Oct 7, 2026
75% UNUM E pluribus __ (4) Newsday Oct 19, 2026
75% TEST Try out (4) Newsday Oct 19, 2026
75% ERAT The "E" of QED (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Oct 16, 2026
75% RUN Try for office (3) Thomas Joseph Oct 16, 2026
75% WIRETAP Bug a phone (7)
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