Only half proper and harsh, but keep on trying (9) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% PERSEVERE Only half proper and harsh, but keep on trying (9) (9)
5% STORE Keep (5) New York Times Mar 14, 2026
5% USE Try out (3) Thomas Joseph Mar 12, 2026
5% INHOSPITABLE Harsh and difficult to live in (12) (12) Mirror Classic Mar 8, 2026
5% ACRID Harsh-smelling (5) New York Times Midi Mar 4, 2026
5% STRAITLACED Prim and proper (11) The Times Concise Mar 2, 2026
5% SOLE Only (4) Commuter Feb 26, 2026
5% ATTEMPT Try (7) The Telegraph Quick Feb 25, 2026
5% ONE Half plus half (3)
5% TEST Try out (4) USA Today Quick Feb 22, 2026
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