Thumped in an attempt to gain an admission? (7) Crossword Clue

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40 Potential Answers:

RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% KNOCKED Thumped in an attempt to gain an admission? (7) (7)
6% ILIED Fibber's admission (5) Eugene Sheffer Oct 17, 2025
6% TRIED Attempted (5) The Telegraph Quick Oct 7, 2025
6% TRY Attempt (3)
6% BID Attempt (3) The Telegraph Quick Sep 15, 2025
6% STAB Attempt (4) The Atlantic Sep 6, 2025
6% EARN Gain (4) New York Times Sep 3, 2025
6% POWERGRAB Attempt at gaining control (9) USA Today Jul 31, 2025
6% SOB ___ story (attempt to gain sympathy) (3)
5% VIPACCESS Admission granted to the rich and famous, often (9) Universal Oct 17, 2025
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