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)
6% PRIM Proper (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Jan 27, 2026
5% NOUN A proper one is capitalized (4) New York Times Feb 2, 2026
5% REDO Try again (4) Universal Feb 2, 2026
5% REPRESSIVENESS Harsh, tyrannical quality (14) (14) Puzzler Feb 1, 2026
5% RAUCOUS Harsh-sounding (7) (7) Puzzler Jan 31, 2026
5% TABS Keep ___ on (4) New York Times Jan 28, 2026
5% RASPS Speaks with a harsh voice (5) LA Times Daily Jan 27, 2026
5% AUDIT A proper look at the books (5) (5) The Guardian Quick Jan 27, 2026
5% ONE Half plus half (3)
Only half proper and harsh, but keep on trying (9) Crossword Clue
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