Made an effort, bound to retain right Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% TRIED Made an effort, bound to retain right (5) The Telegraph Cryptic Jun 14, 2023
6% KEEP Retain (4) USA Today Nov 12, 2025
6% PEEK *Retain (4) Universal Nov 7, 2025
6% KEPT Retained (4) LA Times Daily Oct 28, 2025
5% BGAME Subpar effort (5) Universal Nov 21, 2025
5% PAGE Something bound to be turned? (4) The Washington Post Mini Nov 21, 2025
5% HEAVE Throw with effort (5) Thomas Joseph Nov 19, 2025
5% TOOFAR Out-of-bounds (6) Universal Nov 19, 2025
5% LUGS Hauls with effort (4) Commuter Nov 18, 2025
5% SCRUB Clean with effort (5) LA Times Daily Nov 18, 2025

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